Construction Project Controls Specialist independently auditing project controls for construction projects. Ensuring accuracy in cost management, scheduling, and reporting for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent audits of project controls systems, procedures, and documentation across construction projects.
Evaluate the effectiveness of cost control, schedule control, change management, risk management, and forecasting processes.
Assess compliance with contract terms, internal policies, and applicable regulatory or funding requirements.
Verify the accuracy and reliability of project data, reports, and dashboards.
Review project budgets, cost estimates, cost reports, and forecasts for accuracy and completeness.
Audit change orders, claims, contingencies, and allowances to ensure proper approval and documentation.
Identify cost variances, trends, and potential overruns, and assess mitigation strategies.
Audit project risk registers and risk management processes.
Assess how risks, opportunities, and changes are identified, evaluated, approved, and incorporated into cost and schedule forecasts.
Review the effectiveness of change control governance and documentation.
Evaluate the consistency, timeliness, and quality of project controls reporting.
Present audit results to project leadership, senior management, or clients as required.
Track corrective actions and follow up on implementation.
Identify systemic issues, control gaps, and best practice improvements across projects.
Provide advisory input to strengthen project controls frameworks, standards, and procedures.
Support the development of lessons learned and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance/Accounting, or a related field
Equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.
5-8 years of progressive experience in one or more of the following: Construction project controls, Cost engineering / cost control, Project scheduling (CPM), Project management or project auditing
Direct experience working on active construction or capital projects (not purely financial audits).
Working knowledge of: Cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting, Schedule development and analysis (CPM), Change management and claims support, Risk and contingency management
Ability to interpret: Construction contracts, Project schedules and cost reports, Change orders, pay applications, and forecasts.
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
Employee Referral Program
Job title
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