Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

Job Title

Forecasting & Budget Management

Own and update Estimates to Complete (ETC) across projects (change orders, task orders, PBAs, vendor portal entries) to keep forecasts aligned with financial objectives.

Perform monthly budget-to-cost reconciliations and month-end close support to ensure reporting accuracy.

Change Management & Risk

Participate in change-management and risk-assessment meetings; analyze cost trends and exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.

Prepare and validate contract amendment exhibits, change orders, PBAs, and task-order requests for proper budget allocation and coding.

Analysis & Reporting

Analyze cost variances, performance data, and trends; produce actionable recommendations to address overruns or forecast risks.

Create tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports for the College Project Director (CPD), CPLT, and PMO using Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, or similar systems.

Controls & Process

Maintain project control databases, reconcile program control data, and ensure accuracy of contractor/consultant payment applications.

Administer budget transfers, purchase requisitions, closeouts, and input documentation into cost-management systems.

Collaboration

Work with scheduling teams to assess cash-flow impacts and with staffing/planning to recommend resource-leveling strategies.

Serve as primary contact for college financial requests; support dashboard development and stakeholder briefings.

Other

Assist with special projects and take on extra duties as needed to advance cost-management goals.