Project Control Specialist - Data Centers

Title: Project Controls Specialist - Data Centers

Reporting to: Office Leader/Manager

Salary Range: $86,500 - $114,500 USD

In this role, you will be a member of our project management team, delivering solutions to clients in the areas of project controls, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and implementation of project controls systems.

Truth. Trust. Together. Tomorrow.

At RLB, we speak the truth, build for the long term, look out for each other and work to do good. We are driven by outcomes, creating tailored solutions that deliver successful projects. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and our communities.

RLB is an award-winning international firm, known for providing property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. Utilizing its many years of experience and professionally trained employees, RLB continues to firmly establish itself as one of the major players in the construction industry throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania. Our employees are involved in a variety of projects across a range of sectors, from sports arenas and healthcare to higher education and convention centers.

As a privately held company, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects while providing an excellent compensation and benefits package.

• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis.
• Track and review change orders with the Project Manager.
• Budget Management and Tracking.
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling.
• ME Close activities and accruals.
• Develop and implement process and tools to manage components of the project
• Accounting Journal Entries.
• Accounting Write-Offs.
• Understanding of financial statements, especially P&L.
• Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking, and reporting.
• Updating owner cost tracking software.
• Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor.
• Produce monthly reports for management.
• Providing review reports.
• Produce earned value reports.
• Review GC’s cost tracking reports.
• Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values.
• Compiling as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• On-Site Records and Document Control.
• Tracking of all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
• Initiate the close-out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required.
• Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log.
• Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast).
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed.
• Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed.
• Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders.
• Develop owner-furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers, and the commodity management team.
• Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage/ coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan.
• Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time. Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status. Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites.
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