Project Control Specialist (term-limited)

Description

Salary range is $78k to $134k with a midpoint of $88k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated work assignment of 5 years.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under general direction, performs professional duties involved in serving as technical expert for project control functions for assigned contracts and projects including budget development, monitoring and reporting, contract / project set up, establishment of WBSs, account codes, rules, and cost allocations, developing and reporting of accruals, invoice processing, requisition, and change order preparation and processing; and staff utilization and project progress reporting for the monthly and quarterly progress reports. Participates in project / contract risk assessment, mitigation, control, and reporting. Develops and provides training on project control policies and procedures; serves as technical advisor to assigned project managers on project controls systems, policies, and procedures; participates on committees evaluating financial management system modifications / process updates and provides training to internal staff and project consultants in use of financial management systems; provides guidance and coordinates work activities with other project control staff assigned to assist in meeting project progress, monitoring, and reporting requirements; and coordinates activities with outside agencies, contractors, and consultants as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field and four years of experience performing project control functions for large projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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