Overview

Ready to take your cost control career to the next level? LACCD is looking for two detail-driven Project Controls IV (Cost Analysts) to keep our multi-million-dollar capital construction projects on track and on budget. You’ll be the financial watchdog, data detective, and trusted advisor ensuring every dollar counts.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love turning numbers into insights, and want to make a direct impact on education infrastructure across Los Angeles, this is your chance!

Candidates must meet all required minimum qualifications to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee project budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance with SOPs.

· Lead and validate financial inputs during monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews.

· Conduct cost variance analysis, identify trends, and propose mitigation strategies.

· Support change management, risk assessments, and financial impact analysis.

· Collaborate with schedulers and project managers to monitor cost and schedule performance.

· Review contracts, change orders, staffing plans, and expenditures for financial accuracy.

· Prepare and analyze monthly/weekly cost reports, forecasts, and reconciliations.

· Develop reports using systems such as e-Builder, Proliance, DELTEK, and similar tools.

· Maintain project control tools, coding structures, and cost management logs.

· Provide senior leadership with clear and accurate financial reporting.

· Travel to project sites as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications (must be met to be considered)

· 7–10 years of recent professional experience in project controls, specifically on capital construction programs.

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.

· Note: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for formal education.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven financial modeling expertise.

· Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in reporting, and ability to meet strict deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills to present financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

· Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Advanced use of program management systems (e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance).

· Proficiency in business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau).

· Experience with Data Warehousing and system integration.

· Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting on large-scale capital programs.

· Ability to integrate multiple data sources into cohesive financial reports.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit their resume by January 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM (PST).