Project Controls III – Los Angeles, CA

Project Controls III – Los Angeles, CA 

Full-Time | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Cost Manager to support large-scale aviation capital improvement programs in Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for overseeing project and program-level cost controls, contract performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience supporting complex multi-million-dollar construction programs.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in project controls, cost engineering, or construction management
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-million-dollar aviation or airport construction programs required
• Experience evaluating and reporting on Alternative Delivery methods required
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including cost management, forecasting, scheduling, estimating, and risk management
• Experience with PMIS platforms such as PMWeb or similar systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat required
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, management staff, contractors, and stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
• AAAE Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• AICP Certification
• Experience with airport capital improvement programs and public agency environments

What You’ll Do

• Review cost and contract performance across the Capital Program and identify/report variances, trends, and risks
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and reporting tools to support program-wide cost controls
• Perform independent analysis of project cost and contract performance throughout all project phases
• Support budgeting, invoice processing, progress reporting, forecasting, resource management, and project closeout activities
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of Program Services Budgets
• Collaborate with Risk Management teams to calculate and report project and program risks
• Develop and coordinate cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices to ensure compliance, consistency, and accuracy
• Support and mentor project controls and cost engineering staff across the Capital Program
• Coordinate with Finance and Estimating teams regarding Asset Register and project capitalization activities
• Collaborate with Controls teams on expenditure forecasting and financial reporting
• Support responses to internal and external audits related to project controls and cost management
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations regarding project cost performance and forecasting
• Maintain compliance with client procedures, contract requirements, and industry best practices
• Support project meetings and communicate cost-related updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure and aviation projects
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation package
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule in accordance with client policy

Salary 

• $185,000 – $215,000 annually

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.