Project Controls Specialist

Linesight$84K — $112K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cost management and project controls
  • In-depth knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure and cost coding
  • Proficiency in program reporting tools including dashboards and Excel
  • Experience in cost control, scheduling, and estimating on projects
  • Relevant degree in construction or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost control activities such as tracking, budgeting, and variance analysis.
  • Manage and forecast project cash flow with timely reporting.
  • Enhance cost data management processes and reporting systems.
  • Create and deliver monthly executive cost reports and financial summaries.
  • Review contractor bids and proposals for optimal value assessment.
  • Assist in developing Work Breakdown Structures for financial clarity.
  • Work with procurement on cost negotiations and contract alignment.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Opportunity to influence client project delivery
  • Role in innovative and growing sectors
  • Involvement in improving cost governance
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist with strong expertise in cost management, forecasting, and cash flow control to join our dynamic and collaborative project delivery team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our projects remain financially healthy, commercially sound, and aligned with client expectations.

You will work alongside experienced project and cost management professionals, contributing to major programmes across innovative and fastgrowing sectors. This is an opportunity to expand your capabilities, take ownership, and influence how we deliver worldclass cost governance for our clients

The Opportunity

In this role you will:

  • Lead cost control activities including project cost tracking, budget development, cost reconciliation, and variance analysis.
  • Manage project cash flow, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely reporting, and early identification of potential risks or deviations.
  • Evaluate and continuously improve costrelated data management processes, tools, and reporting systems.
  • Develop and present monthly executive cost reports, cost dashboards, and financial risk summaries for key stakeholders.
  • Review and assess contractor and engineer bids, pricing proposals, change notices, and cost submissions to ensure best value.
  • Support the preparation of Work Breakdown Structures and cost coding structures to improve financial transparency.
  • Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams on cost negotiations and contract pricing alignment.
  • Contribute to schedulecost integration to improve project performance insights and forecasting accuracy.

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Have demonstrated experience implementing cost & schedule management work processes
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of Work Breakdown Structure and project Coding structures
  • Have experience with program reporting - decks, dashboards,and excel
  • Have successfully performed project controls roles including cost control, scheduling and estimating
  • Have a degree or comparable experience in a construction related discipline

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

The salary range for this role is between $84,000 and $112,000 but actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set and education.

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