Accounting Specialist

Projects Controls Specialist

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Projects Controls Specialist to join our client's team.

The Project Controls Specialist encompasses resources, procedures, and tools for the planning, monitoring and controlling all phases of the capital project lifecycle, specifically focused on design (architecture and/or civil engineering). The ideal candidate is skilled with cost analysis, budget management, accrual accounting, and procurement and brings experience from large capital improvement transit programs/projects. Responsibilities include budget development, cost and schedule management, risk management, change management, earned value progressing, and forecasting.

Assist client and internal project managers with managing multiple projects through the entire development life cycle from concept including project management plans, contracting plans, risk registers

Collaboration with all parties associated with the project to ensure it progresses according to plan, while working on several other projects simultaneously

Support the development of monthly budget and schedule performance analysis

Maintain comprehensive project document control using client designated systems

Set up cost control systems to link accounting functions and track reporting of commitments, actual costs and forecasts according to project codes and work breakdown structure

Provide project management team accurate and timely information to facilitate informed decisions and adequate time to take corrective or mitigating actions

Ensure project elements adhere to the plan and approved changes are reflected in the project baseline and schedule

Drive the review process

• Incorporate and apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements
• Basic understanding and knowledge of standards and tools for project management phases, techniques and tools
• General understanding of architecture and engineering design components and their interdependencies.
• Familiar with public agency projects with multiple funding sources
• Detail oriented, analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience making presentations and creating reports

Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing skills

Ability to interface with all levels of people

• Demonstrate ability to understand client needs and actively monitors client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in relevant software programs (for example Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint software)

Foster and manage trusting relationships with colleagues, clients and relevant stakeholders

• Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or Accounting from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent training and experience in project management
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in transportation, or public agency projects
• Project controls, architecture and/or engineering design and/or construction management experience preferred

Project management certification is preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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