Returning Candidate? Log back in! Sr. Project Controls Specialist ID 2024-7821 Job Locations US-CA-Oakland | US-CA-Stockton | US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Rancho Cordova | US-CA-San Jose Category Operations Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Description  Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next LevelDo you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.  Step Into Your New Role 

Kleinfelder is seeking a dynamic, well-organized, and detailed-oriented Senior Project Controls professional to join our Northern California team.

 

As a Project Controls Specialist within our organization, your role encompasses a diverse set of responsibilities critical to our financial management and overall success.

 

This person will be a part of a growing team within an expanding company supporting projects that help the public and are happening in your community.   The Kleinfelder Project Controls Team continues to grow and support the Northern California operations. When you join our team, you will network with other Project Controls employees across the Bay Area and Central Valley Area offices (to include, but not limited to, Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose) as well as nationwide through the community Practice Group.  

 

We thrive when we collaborate and learn from each other. The Kleinfelder Project Controls Team engages in mentorship opportunities and a flexible hybrid work schedule.  

 

The Senior Project Controls Specialist performs tasks in support of project budget, schedule, and reporting activities.  This position assists Kleinfelder's project managers and program managers with the development and organization of project data such as fee estimates, earned value, status reports, cost reports, backlog projections and resource needs.  The Senior Project Controls Specialist works under general supervision from the Project Controls Manager within specific guidelines and protocols on routine and semi‐routine assignments. 

 

Duties of the Senior Project Controls Specialist may include:

 

Monthly Reporting for Projects:

Comparing project budgets to actual expenditures.Identifying work performed but out of scope for change management.Calculating the percentage of completion for accounting purposes.Generating monthly project billings.Tracking project expenses and gathering necessary backup documentation.Preparing related financial reports.

Project Budget Support:

Modeling prospective projects, including forecasting sources and uses of funds. This includes EAC/ETC and earned value methodologies.Collaborating with project managers to compile detailed project budgets.Assisting in maintaining accurate budget records.

Special Projects and Process Improvement:

Undertaking special projects aimed at enhancing financial processes and efficiency.Identifying opportunities to streamline processes.

Collaboration and Communication:

Working closely with various departments and project managers.Maintaining excellent communication and collaboration.Acting as a liaison between finance and other teams.

Ownership and Issue Resolution:

Taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities.Ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial data and reports.Proactively identifying and communicating financial issues to the team.

Leadership and Insight:

Demonstrating strong leadership abilities.Providing insightful contributions to financial discussions.Applying a strategic mindset to see the bigger financial picture and offer valuable insights.Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel

 

Required Skills and Experience:

Associate degree in Finance, Business, Project Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required.Self-motivated, minimal supervision, detail-oriented professionalMinimum 8+ years of engineering or construction cost control and/or project controls experience.Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writingDemonstrated team collaboration, communication, organization, and self-prioritization skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Skills: 

CAPM or PMP and/or experience with MS ProjectAdvanced skills in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functionsSkills in PowerBI dashboards usage and development

Must be:

Dependable and keep required work schedules.Able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with direct reports, co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.A problem solver with the ability to find solutions.Work as part of a team and support the team.Detail- and quality-orientated with the ability to identify and correct errors.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

 

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $75,850 -$126,585.

 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder. 

 

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