Project Controls Specialist

4 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States SWCA Environmental Consultants Full time
About the Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist to support our operations in the Great Basin region. This role offers flexibility, with the option for a hybrid or fully remote work environment based out of one of our West Region offices.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team in a dynamic culture that values growth and success. You'll be in an environment that motivates individuals to excel and contribute to both personal and company-wide achievements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize Power BI dashboards, Deltek Vision, and other reporting tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects, providing regular updates to project stakeholders.
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks in collaboration with project managers, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively.
  • Support development of project budgets and work breakdown structures.
  • Assist with project setup within SWCA's project accounting system, ensuring all necessary details are accurately entered.
  • Assist in the development, processing, and documentation of change orders to ensure project adjustments are accurately tracked.
  • Coordinate subconsultant contracting and management, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
  • Prepare and present monthly client accrual estimates, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Assist with project contract review to understand and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Continuously assess and improve project controls processes, recommending and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide training and support to project managers and other team members on project controls processes, tools, and best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or an environmentally related field (e.g., biology, geology, anthropology, archaeology, environmental science) with equivalent business acumen.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience with an environmental and/or A/E/C firm, with relevant project controls or project coordination experience involving project management and financial tracking/reporting.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Deltek Vision or similar project accounting software.
  • Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental protection laws.
  • Experience creating custom dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools.
About SWCA Environmental Consultants

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this role can expect a competitive hourly pay rate, with regular-status employees also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.



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