Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst
Company: PM2CM
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Key responsibilities 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. Requirements Minimum qualifications 5–10
years’ professional experience in project/program controls on
construction programs (cost control emphasis). BS/BA in
Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent
(year-for-year experience may substitute). Working knowledge of
cost & schedule control principles (EVM, forecasting, change
management, risk assessment). Strong Excel skills; experience with
Proliance, Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP/cost systems preferred.
Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills; able to
operate in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience with
capital programs for educational/municipal clients and
multi-funding-source projects. Advanced Excel, data-warehouse or
reporting tool experience.
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