Project Control Specialist

Job Description

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.

In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Controller with a strong financial background to join the team in our New Jersey office.

As a part of our Engineering Team, the Project Controller is responsible for providing high-level financial analysis on a portfolio of projects through their life cycle.

Must thoroughly understand the financial components of a project and proactively work with Project Managers to monitor and analyze project performance against budget.

The Project Controller is also responsible for accurate project setup in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Provide support to the Project Managers by developing subcontracts, providing and tracking insurance certificates, and ensuring certified payrolls are current.

Review contracts and terms regarding project type, scope of work, and invoicing terms. Verify sub-consultant budgets are created in accordance with the contract terms.

Must have the ability to identify potential project profit erosion issues before they occur and assist with the development of a corrective action plan, if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The majority of the day will be spent monitoring and analyzing project performance financials and managing financial aspects of engineering projects.
• Tracks committed and actuals, reconciling actuals with estimated cost, developing cost forecast, analyzing variations against baselines.
• Create the financial file to track updates on the health of projects for monthly project status review meetings with Project Managers.
• Identify potential profit erosion scenarios and prevention.
• Forecast, analyze and present employee utilization projections during the New Jersey monthly staffing meeting and attend project performance reviews with Project Managers.
• Collaborate with Department and Project Managers to identify resource leveling opportunities and hiring needs.
• QA / QC review of cost proposals for new and existing state contracts.
• Aid Project Managers with cost to complete, forecasts and task break down for project setup to effectively manage projects.
• Assist with the invoicing process for projects and with the development of annual budgets for the New Jersey offices.
• Assess and analyze third party audit findings for concurrence to closeout contracts.
• Serve as the New Jersey expert for Oracle ERP, source relevant data and reports and help train new Project Managers.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5+ years of related experience.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Outgoing, organized, and detailed; ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on assigned projects as well as on Michael Baker International policies, procedures, and databases and acquire an understanding of the Project Accountant role.
• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office) with experience in Excel a must, Oracle Accounting software experience desirable.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $86,648 to $125,114. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.

Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.