Project Controls Engineer

The Project Controls Engineer provides advanced cost management support across project phases, including planning, execution, and closeout. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining cost control systems, supporting budgeting and forecasting, performing cost analyses, and preparing reports to guide decision‑making. The role also includes stakeholder communication, cost reporting, and identification of cost‑saving opportunities. A strong grasp of cost and schedule integration, project controls systems, and data interpretation is essential.

This role requires independent execution of moderately complex tasks and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

• Develops and implements cost control procedures, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management.
• Reviews and applies contract documents to define cost obligations and align deliverables.
• Prepares and maintains summary and detailed cost progress reports, incorporating early, late, and planned cost calculations.
• Prepares and maintains project cost cashflow and project cost forecasts.
• Performs cost analysis to identify trends and deviations, including cost underruns and overruns.
• Incorporates progress data into cost updates and develops corrective recommendations.
• Applies target estimates and pinpoints drivers of project cost variances.
• Supports development of what‑if analyses to assess cost impacts.
• Develops insightful and well‑structured cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in finance, business administration (MBA), or a related discipline preferred, but not required.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or cost control scheduling.
• Proficiency with cost management software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

$131,853 - $154,927 a year

The salary range for this position is $131,853 to $154,927. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

This client maintains a drug‑free workplace, which is essential to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of certain federal agency contracts. Accordingly, employees assigned to this client must comply with all applicable drug‑free workplace requirements. Please note that, regardless of state marijuana laws, marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. In addition, some products marketed as “CBD” may contain THC and can result in a positive drug test.

A post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test is a condition of employment for roles assigned to this client.

Physical:
Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive:
Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

At PMA, employee well‑being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work‑from‑home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

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