Project Controls Engineer-Cost Specialist

Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Here at the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Building Inspectors keep our Citizens safe. Our Public Works Staff keep our City clean and help to maintain, build, and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our Engineers help to keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating, and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.Supervision ReceivedDirection received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature.Essential Duties & Responsibilities Skilled Project Controls Cost Specialist with extensive experience providing financial analysis and cost support.Serves as a liaison between Finance, Project Controls, and Operations.Lead financial reconciliation efforts of departments within ATLDOT.Provide guidance and consultation to project and construction managers with general financial management.Develop WBS structure to facilitate accurate collection, forecasting, and reporting of project financial information.Provide guidance in reporting strategy for departments within ATLDOT.Assist in identification of funding sources.Ensure adherence to applicable accounting guidelines.Ensure adherence to commercial terms and conditions and highlight associated risks.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, business administration, or a related field.3 - 5 years of experience in government / municipal settingAdvanced understanding of project accounting methodsAdvance Oracle experienceMS Office (emphasis on Excel)Understanding of CPM scheduling methodPreferred QualificationsProfessional accreditation (AACEI, etc.)Experience with enterprise scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.)Licensures and CertificationsNoneEssential Capabilities and Work EnvironmentRequired physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.SDL2017

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