Project Controls and Cost Specialist (Water Resources)

Company: McMillen Jacobs Associates
Location: Boise
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

* 29-Jan-2020 to 29-Feb-2020 (MST) * Boise, ID, USA * Full Time Email Me Similar Jobs Email Me This Job McMillen Jacobs Associates has earned a reputation for outstanding Design/Build work with our customers around the world. We are currently seeking a Project Controls and Cost Specialist to join our growing Water Resources Division. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 3 years of experience in Project or Cost Controls in the Construction or Heavy Civil Engineering industry. This position will ideally be located in Boise, Idaho, with travel expected to project locations, up to 50%. Responsibilities: * Monitor and report project costs and perform analysis regarding deviations from the control budget * Calculate monthly accruals, include in forecasts, and communicate to the accounting department * Manage, document, and communicate changes to the project budget * Evaluate project risks and communicate cost and/or schedule exposure to project management * Facilitate the project closeout process * Assist in project audits as requested * Maintain project ledgers showing budget line items, commitments, expenditures and forecasts * Provide and/or oversee critical path method scheduling for construction projects * Develop, update and maintain resource loaded project schedules; organize and document project planning sessions * Coordinate with project teams as needed to analyze delays and impacts to project schedules * Merge project schedule with engineering deliverables and maintain throughout the job * Develop, maintain and publish budget and cost reports as well as resource planning and allocation * Compile summary level project reports for management * Analyze project controls data to assist project manager in directing project activities * Assist project managers with development of project procedures * Travel to jobsites on occasion to participate in project status updates * Support development of modified or custom reports of focus on critical trends as needed * Support standardization of critical project control functions in collaboration with other stakeholders Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting or related field * 4+ years of relevant Project or Cost Controls experience with hands-on application in the construction and/or design field * Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications * Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with management, project teams, clients, and other stakeholders * Knowledge of project management principles and software * Comfortable in a project leadership role, including calling and managing a meeting, and making decisions with regards to project budget and schedule * Creative problem-solving abilities * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Proficiency with Primavera scheduling software Company Profile: We provide environmental and natural resources, engineering, construction, and design build services. Since inception, we have strived to build in-house design and in-house construction capabilities for multiple market sectors. With roots in the water resources and fisheries markets, we have expanded to serve the hydropower, transportation, environmental, hydraulic and hydrology, and water/wastewater markets. EEO: McMillen Jacobs Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. McMillen Jacobs Associates

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