Job Description

The Greenridge Group, a

prime contractor and consulting firm

specializing in Project and Construction Management is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III to join the BuildLACCD program team. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of project budgets, forecasts, and financial data while ensuring compliance with cost management policies and procedures. You will collaborate closely with Project and Construction Managers, Scheduling Teams, and the Program Management Office (PMO) to deliver insightful analysis, reporting, and proactive cost-control strategies.


BuildLACCD is leading one of the nation's largest and most sustainable building programs, transforming the Los Angeles Community College District's nine campuses into modern, state-of-the-art learning environments. Joining our team means contributing to projects that directly impact students' success, working with collaborative professionals, and gaining exposure to large-scale capital programs in a dynamic environment.

Salary Range: $120K/Year-$130K/Year - Dependent on Candidate's Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and manage project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring compliance with established procedures. Collaborate with project teams to draft white papers, support re-baselining efforts, and secure funding for capital projects. Participate in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, providing variance analysis and recommendations. Manage Estimates to Complete (ETCs), change orders, task orders, and vendor portal requests. Conduct cost variance analysis, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions. Perform monthly budget reconciliations and track trends in project costs and mitigation plans. Review budgets across multiple funding sources and ensure alignment with financial goals. Partner with scheduling teams to evaluate the impact of schedule performance on costs. Generate detailed financial reports for campus budgeting, cost control, and auditing using systems such as Proliance and Deltek Costpoint. Administer budget transfers, financial closeouts, contract requests, PBAs, and change orders. Serve as the primary point of contact for campus financial information requests. Oversee review and approval of contractor and consultant payment applications. Support special cost management initiatives and assist with project completion data entry as required.

Minimum Qualifications

5-10 years of professional experience in program and/or project controls on a construction program. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (additional qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for education). Experience with full project life cycle, cost/schedule management, earned value management, forecasting, and risk assessment. Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to present data clearly to management. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements. Team player with professionalism in all communications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills preferred). Experience with Proliance, Data-Warehouse, and other large capital program systems. Prior experience in educational facility projects.

Why Join Greenridge?

Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects. Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments. Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.
We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry. Our benefits provide a level of personal care and support that only Greenridge can delivery for you and your family's well-being.

Benefits

Medical and Health Benefits

: We are excited to offer our team a range of comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans! Employees can choose from select options where Greenridge will take care of 100% of your premiums, and cover 50% of your dependents' premiums. Additionally, we provide company-sponsored AD&D life insurance for added peace of mind.

Retirement Planning

: At Greenridge, we want to help you plan for a secure future! Our competitive 401k program allows you to save and invest your income, with the company matching 100% of your first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.

Paid Time Off

: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer two floating holidays and a special birthday holiday each year. Plus, you'll accumulate competitive vacation and sick leave time for those well-deserved breaks!

Professional/Educational Development

: We're passionate about supporting your growth! Greenridge provides financial assistance for employees pursuing higher education or professional certifications. We also reimburse costs and annual renewals associated with professional licenses and industry-recognized certifications. *

Employee Referral Program

: At Greenridge, we know that great talent knows great talent! That's why we have an employee referral program to reward our team members for bringing in their friends and professional peers from the A|E|C industry. Referral rewards range from $5,000 to $10,000 per successful hire depending on position.