Project Controls Specialist III (Cost Analyst)
Position Title: Project Controls Specialist III (Cost Analyst) Community College Program - Owners Team Program: Los Angeles Community College District – Build LACCD Program Location: East Los Angeles College Approximate Start Date: March 2026 DACM Project Management, Inc. DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full service program, project, and construction management firm established in 1987. We have participated in domestic and international construction projects totaling more than $7 billion. As a member of the DACM team, you can make a lasting impact on your community and beyond. We invite you to join us for an opportunity with a company that respects the value of every member. Our goal is to forge lasting alliances and we're proud to say that many of our employees have been part of the DACM team for over twenty years. A successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the DACM contract with the Los Angeles Community College (LACCD) Build LACCD Facilities Construction Program. Salary: $146,000 to $149,000 per annum DACM employee benefits include: 26 days a year time off with pay, 401K program, medical and dental insurance, professional development program, bonuses, and other benefits. Position Description: • Maintain and manage the accuracy and integrity of project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring compliance with established cost management procedures and policies. Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers in drafting white papers for project establishment, re-baselining, and securing funding for capital projects. • Participate in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) to provide in-depth variance analysis and identify underlying causes. • Allocate and manage Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for projects, including but not limited to change order proposals, task order requests, online vendor portal requests, and PBAs to ensure continued alignment with financial objectives. • Participate in the change management and risk assessment meetings to analyze cost-related trends, risks, and exposures, contributing to proactive cost mitigation strategies. • Conduct detailed analysis of cost variances, performance data, and trends to identify potential impacts on budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary, ensuring financial data aligns with project goals. • Perform monthly reconciliation of budget & costs to ensure month-end data reporting accuracy • Track and analyze trends in project costs and the effectiveness of mitigation plans, comparing these against actual performance and forecasts. • Review project budgets and expenditures across multiple funding sources to ensure alignment with overall financial goals and objectives. • Work with scheduling teams to assess the impact of cash flow and schedule performance on project costs, identifying variances, cost overruns or underruns, and potential forecasting issues. • Review and analyze financial reports, cost performance, and progress data to ensure accuracy, providing insights into potential financial risks on a regular and/or as needed basis. • Examine staffing plans to identify resource demand peaks and recommend cost-effective strategies to level resources and reduce unnecessary financial strain. • Assist in preparation and validation of contract amendment exhibits, task order requests, and change orders, PBAs for proper budget allocation, cost coding accuracy, and adherence to reporting and financial standards ensuring alignment with project budget and cost tracking procedures. • Ensure compliance with BuildLACCD policies and procedures regarding cost management for capital projects with multiple funding sources. • Generate detailed financial and budget reports for campus-specific budgeting, cost control, auditing, and asset tracking using systems like Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, and other standard office program & applications • Create and deliver tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports in response to directives from the College Project Director (CPD) and other stakeholders. • Serve as the primary contact for College financial information requests from CPLT and the PMO, providing timely and accurate budget and cost details. • Administer the processing of budget transfers, financial closeouts, contract requests, purchase requisitions, amendments, PBAs, change orders and other necessary documentation into the cost management systems. • Collaborate with the PMO to validate and collect project budget data, contributing to the development of accurate dashboard reports for stakeholders. • Manage and reconcile project control data, ensuring accuracy in program control databases and related financial reports. • Oversee the review and approval process for contractor and consultant payment applications, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. • Assist in assembling contract requests, purchase requisitions, amendments, PBAs, and change orders, ensuring proper accounting treatment and alignment of supporting documents. • Assist in gathering physical completion data and perform necessary data entry to adjust project budgets and forecasts accordingly. • Take on additional duties or special projects as needed to support cost management initiatives and overall project success.
