Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analysts) - Los Angeles, CA

Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analysts) - Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well‑being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

The Project Controls Specialist IV (Cost Analyst) is a senior‑level professional responsible for overseeing and managing the financial performance of complex projects. Develop and maintain budgets, track costs, analyze variances, and forecast future expenditures to ensure projects remain within approved funding. Working closely with project managers and stakeholders, provide detailed cost reporting, identify financial risks, and recommend corrective actions. Their expertise supports informed decision‑making, strengthens cost control processes, and helps ensure projects are delivered efficiently and within budget.

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.

• 7-10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls, particularly on a capital construction program.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions.

• Advanced proficiency with program management software including e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance, and other related platforms, with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools for complex cost management, project tracking, and data reporting.
• Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools, specifically Power BI and/or Tableau, for the creation of comprehensive, real‑time cost reports, dashboards, and visualizations that facilitate strategic decision‑making.
• Hands‑on experience with Data Warehousing solutions, demonstrating the ability to integrate and manage large volumes of financial and project data for analytical purposes and reporting.
• Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting principles within the context of large‑scale projects, with a proven track record of utilizing specialized software to streamline cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• In‑depth knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and maintain accurate project cost baselines, financial projections, and cost forecasts.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources from various project management and financial systems to create cohesive and accurate financial reports for stakeholders.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues across project management software and financial reporting tools, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Collaborate with schedulers to review cost and schedule performance to determine cost overruns/underruns, issues with project durations, or variances in spend analyzing plan versus expenditures over period of time.
• Review and analyze monthly cost reports and progress reports.
• Review staffing plans, identify any excessive peaks or potential cost impacts and make recommendations for peak leveling.
• Provide cost coding and budget verification for contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable.
• Review task order requests, change orders and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding and reporting.
• Ensure implementation of BuildLACCD…