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PMA seeks Project Controls specialists to provide cost and schedule support services on capital construction projects around Los Angeles County related to infrastructure projects for roadways, bridges, airports, dams, channels, pump stations, and waterworks and sewers projects.
In this role, the successful candidate will:
- Assist project managers in maintaining project schedules, total project cost estimates, and status reports.
- Monitor project schedule progress, actual expenditures vs. budget, and identify developing problem areas.
- Monitor effective cost control and budget management practices.
- Assist project managers in developing and reviewing baseline schedules, monthly schedules, as-built schedules, and time impact analysis.
- Assist project managers in updating and monitoring project information into project management controls systems and project information websites.
- Assist project managers with preparing cost reports and performing related tracking.
- Assist project managers with gathering physical completion data.
- Verify charge codes for purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure proper cost accounting.
- Assist and monitor effective cost control and budget management practices.
- Support development of weekly/monthly cost and status reports for the project team.
- Update project information using Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Online, or web-based project management controls systems.
Position Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-10 years of project control experience required.
- Experience working through the entire project life cycle required.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of cost/schedule management, earned value management, change management, forecasting, and risk assessment required.
- Ability to present data to management in an organized manner required.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team required.
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and situations required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
- Ability to perform in a business environment, maintaining professionalism in all communications and demeanor required.
- Experience working with public agencies, either directly for the agency or as a contractor who has worked on public projects preferred.
- Experience working with public agencies on the road, bridge, flood control, waterworks, and/or aviation projects preferred.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000.
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.
Additional Requirements
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.
About PMA
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.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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