Project Controls Manager
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This position serves as the Project Controls Manager and provides complex controls management and cost analytical support. The position is charged with the overall cost forecasting, modeling and expenditure tracking for the project. Responsibilities include managing and participating in the development and implementation of cost controls and cost contingency management procedures, overseeing project cost forecasting. This position is expected to frequently respond to complex and sensitive data inquiries from senior management staff and is required to have a comprehensive understanding of the Portfolio.
- Develop, monitor, track, analyze, forecast, and report on project budgets, estimates to complete, commitments, expenditures, project progress and productivity, projects cost at completion, WBS cost coding, and change management.
- Your keen review of expenditure details, identifying incorrect charges, and commencement of the charge correction process will ensure our financials are accurate. Reviews financial information to develop project cash flows; correlates and analyzes financial data with respect to cost forecasts and determines the need for adjustments. Makes recommendations for solutions relative to complex issues involving project risks, budget, costs, and scope.
- Forecasts and model trends and evaluate change orders and amendments for their impact on contingencies and project forecasts. Develops and maintains cost projection models to monitor and forecast project costs.
- Set-up projects, monitor & report estimate at completion, cashflow, and forecast including analysis based on input from project leads.
- Performs monthly reconciliations across client financial system and PMIS systems.
- Funding
- Budget
- Commitments
- Actual Cost
- Performs ad hoc analyses for various stakeholders. Ensures the accuracy of financial data snapshots and resolves conflicts and misunderstandings relative to financial data and reports.
- Develops procedures and processes for projects and portfolio controls. Participate in the development and enhancement of the Integrated Project Management System as needed.
- Provide technical guidance to the client in the Project Management Information System (PMIS)
- Assist with preparing client
Departmental Project Management Procedures
- Provides analysis, advice, and recommendations related to cost overrun mitigation efforts. Monitors contingency allocations for the budget and identifies areas that need to be addressed by contract modifications or other adjustments to the scope of work, design changes, etc.
- Oversee and coordinates preparation of monthly portfolio financial reports which track the entire portfolio funding, budget, expenditures, and progress.
- Perform monthly project financial review meetings with Project Managers.
- Prepare portfolio level cashflow projections.
- Serve as PMIS expert and Administrator.
- Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.
- At least 5 years’ experience in project controls or related industry expertise preferred
- Proficient using MS Office tools including Power BI
- Proficient using a project management information system (PMIS), prefer programming experience including workflow and module enhancement expertise
- Good verbal and written communications skills and a desire to work with details
- Strong leadership skills and enjoys helping mentor and train staff
- Travel required Ideally, you’ll also have:
- BS or BA in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Accounting or Finance #EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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