Project Controls Specialist III - Capital Program Cost Controls (LAWA)

Overview CLMI Group is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III – Capital Program Cost Controls professional to support Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on one of the largest active aviation capital programs in the country. This is a senior‑level, high‑visibility role embedded within LAWA's Capital Program team at LAX. The Project Controls III will perform independent analysis of cost and contract performance across a multi‑billion dollar capital program, develop programmatic controls policies, and collaborate with finance, estimating, risk, and construction teams to ensure program‑wide cost integrity. Duties Using LAWA’s PMIS and other sources, reviews cost and contract performance of the Capital Program and reports variances and risks Develops programmatic policies, procedures, and reports to ensure proper cost controls across the Capital Program Performs independent analysis of project cost and contract performance throughout the project life cycle, including budgeting, invoice processing, progress reporting, resource management, and closeout Assists in the development of and administers LAWA’s Program Services Budget Collaborates with the Program Risk Manager to properly calculate and report project and programmatic risks Develops tools and coordinates cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards, accuracy, and consistency Assists and trains cost engineering staff across the Capital Program Collaborates with Finance and the Estimating team on the Asset Register and project Capitalization Collaborates with Controls staff on Expenditure Forecasting Supports controls efforts to respond to internal and external audits Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications 15 or more years of full‑time, paid professional project controls experience, preferably on airport or large‑scale aviation projects Previous project controls experience on a large‑scale, multi‑million dollar construction project required; experience on a large‑scale aviation‑related project is required Experience evaluating and reporting on at least two types of Alternative Delivery methods is required Demonstrated success evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility, and growth in previous positions; proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment Self‑starter attitude with a proactive, results‑oriented focus; willing and capable of assuming additional responsibilities Effective oral and written communication skills; must be detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer‑service attitude Demonstrated ability to understand a demanding, technical, and complicated construction program; ability to communicate progress and issues to both technical and management-level audiences Additional Preferred Experience Expertise in other Project Controls disciplines including scheduling, estimating, and risk management Experience with Oracle Primavera Project Planner (P6) Version 6.0 or higher Prior experience on aviation and large-scale transportation infrastructure projects Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or other related technical field required Preferred Education Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred Preferred Licenses and Certificates Optional certifications may include: AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP, PMI-SP, or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certifications Hardware/Software Knowledge Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.) required Experience with industry PMIS systems such as PMweb or equivalent required Experience with Adobe Acrobat required Experience with Primavera Project Planner Version 6.0 or higher desirable Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $165,000-170,000. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) 401k Matching Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life #J-18808-Ljbffr CLMI Group, LLC