Senior Project Controls Specialist - Aviation

STV•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$109,772 - $146,362•Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist - Aviation to join our PM/CM team to support one of our aviation clients in the Los Angeles, CA. The right candidate will have strong technical skills while also being a strong communicator and able to work with team members at any time. The role is an on-site and full-time. Responsibilities Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedure Provide quality assurance to client functional staff regarding all financial racking and const performance Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts Review, analyze, and oversight of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on the budget and timetable Review financial section of the Proposed Board Actions for accuracy Review invoices for compliance and proper coding in accordance with encumbrances Review task orders requests, change orders, and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding, and reporting. Interact with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget Ensure implementation of client policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources Provide interface support and respond to all client requests for all financial information Serve as central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned client(s) Travel to offsite project locations as required Other job-related duties or projects, as assigned Qualifications 10-15 years of professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program, including management BS/BA degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related degree. Additional qualifying experience, in excess to the minimum stated above, may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis Experience working through the entire project life cycle Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment Ability to present data to management in an organized manner. Exceptional communication skills are required Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work as a part of a team Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, Proliance, Data-Warehouse, or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience is preferred Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

10-15 years of professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program, including management
BS/BA degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related degree. Additional qualifying experience, in excess to the minimum stated above, may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis
Experience working through the entire project life cycle
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment
Ability to present data to management in an organized manner. Exceptional communication skills are required
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, Proliance, Data-Warehouse, or other systems used by a large capital program, and any educational facility experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with approved standard operating procedure
Provide quality assurance to client functional staff regarding all financial racking and const performance
Conduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts
Review, analyze, and oversight of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reports
Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on the budget and timetable
Review financial section of the Proposed Board Actions for accuracy
Review invoices for compliance and proper coding in accordance with encumbrances
Review task orders requests, change orders, and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding, and reporting.
Interact with various technical discipline leads to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that may impact the budget
Ensure implementation of client policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources
Provide interface support and respond to all client requests for all financial information
Serve as central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned client(s)
Travel to offsite project locations as required
Other job-related duties or projects, as assigned

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships