Project Controls Specialist

Notice Of Job Opportunity Posting #BR-047-26E

Are you a construction professional who enjoys turning complex project data into insights that help guide major infrastructure projects? Join the Design Technology team within the Engineering Department at the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, where you'll provide critical project controls support for capital projects that maintain and expand wastewater and solid waste facilities across Los Angeles County. In this role, you'll develop and maintain construction schedules, analyze contractor schedule submittals, prepare cost estimates and forecasts, and track project performance using industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6 and other project controls systems. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and construction management staff, you'll help ensure projects stay aligned with approved scope, schedule, and budget while providing clear reports and data-driven insights to support decision-making. If you enjoy combining analytical problem-solving with real-world infrastructure projects and want to be part of a mission-driven organization that protects public health and the environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

Location: Engineering Department, Joint Administration Office, Whittier

Essential Functions

To prepare construction schedules and cost estimates; and to conduct value engineering studies for a variety of complex and detailed facilities construction and alteration projects.

Job Summary

The Project Controls Specialist provides comprehensive project controls support to ensure capital projects are planned, monitored, and delivered in accordance with approved scope, schedule, and budget. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, cost estimates, forecasts, and performance reports, while supporting project teams with data-driven insights and risk-informed decision-making. The Project Controls Specialist works closely with project managers, engineering, construction management, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Prepare and update detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules using Primavera Project Planning and Scheduling software
• Analyze contractor schedule submittals including review of work sequencing, work durations, cost loading, and resource loading
• Monitor schedule progress and review progress payment requests
• Prepare time impact analyses of changes and unforeseen events
• Review delay, disruption, and acceleration claims
• Set project baselines and prepare layouts, reports, charts, and graphs to depict contract progress and monitor key milestones and interface points
• Develop budget and engineering estimates based on prevailing wages and using applicable software
• Generate reports on schedule, costs, and other data
• Prepare clear and concise project status reports and dashboards for management and stakeholders
• Prepare cost estimates, budget forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses
• Implement and maintain project controls standards, procedures, and best practices
• Assist in resource planning, schedule recovery analysis, and scenario modeling
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of project controls data within enterprise systems

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A valid California Class C driver license.
- AND -
• Five (5) years of experience in heavy construction cost estimating and scheduling.
• Two (2) years of which included responsibility for cost estimation, scheduling and bid preparation for large construction projects.
• Note: a bachelor's degree related to engineering may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of scheduling and cost estimating systems, change management, and risk analysis
• Experience with software used for scheduling, cost estimation, and business such as:
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Sage/Timberline
• RSMeans Database
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Excel
• On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
• PowerBI

Examples Of Assessment Criteria

The competitive selection process may cover:

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of the construction trades
• Engineering techniques and quantity mathematical calculations
• Factors affecting materials and labor costs
• Current material prices and wage scales of the construction trades

Ability to:

• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Use Primavera Project Planning and Scheduling software
• Perform quantity determinations of materials needed
• Calculate cost estimates of material, labor and overhead for a variety of construction projects
• Coordinate construction cost estimates with engineers and contractors
• Prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of construction schedules, cost analyses and projections

Additional Information

Selection process: All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100%. The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of April 6. To apply: Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add View email address on click.appcast.io to your contact list.

Notes:

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, DMV report, and a drug test.
• Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at View email address on click.appcast.io.