DPR Construction

Project Controls Specialist

DPR Construction$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in construction project controls, cost management, or scheduling
  • Proficiency in financial and schedule reporting tools
  • Experience in developing project budgets and forecasts
  • Strong analytical skills to support performance tracking

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets and cost reports
  • Prepare and analyze progress updates against project baselines
  • Collect and validate data to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Support cost change management by tracking budget adjustments
  • Coordinate with schedulers and cost managers for data consistency
  • Prepare reports for monthly project reviews
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in project controls

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a variety of construction projects
  • Collaboration with experienced project managers and senior controls staff
  • Potential for professional development and certification support
  • Focus on best practices and continuous improvement in project controls
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on informed decision-making
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Supports the implementation of project controls processes on construction projects. Collects, organizes, and analyzes data related to cost, schedule, and progress to support informed decision-making. Works closely with project managers and senior controls staff to track project performance and ensure compliance with DPR's procedures and tools.

Key Responsibilities:
Assists in the development and maintenance of project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
Prepares progress updates and analyzes project performance against baselines.
Collects and validates data from project teams to support accurate financial and schedule reporting.
Supports cost change management, including tracking and updating budget adjustments.
Coordinates with schedulers and cost managers to ensure consistency between time and cost data.
Prepares documentation and reports to support monthly project reviews.
Contributes to continuous improvement efforts and adoption of best practices in project controls.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
3-5 years of experience in construction project controls, cost management, or scheduling required.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required; Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent preferred.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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