Sr. Project Controls Specialist at Kleinfelder, Inc. in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

Job Description

Sr. Project Controls Specialist - Cost (Remote Hybrid); Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level

Do you have a passion for project delivery? Our Delivery Management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout. Each phase requires a strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.

Step into Your New Role

As a Project Controls Specialist within our organization, your role encompasses a diverse set of responsibilities critical to our financial management and overall success. It is crucial that you lead by example, embodying the core values of humble, hungry, and smart to foster a positive company culture and create a collaborative and supportive work environment.

This person will be a part of a growing team within an expanding company supporting projects that help the public and are happening in your community! The Kleinfelder Project Controls Team continues to grow and support the Denver and Desert Southwest Area operations. When you join our team you will network with other Project Controls employees across the Utah and Denver offices as well as nationwide through the community Practice Group! We thrive when we collaborate and learn from each other. Kleinfelder Project Controls Team engages in mentorship opportunities and a flexible work schedule. The Senior Project Controls Specialist performs tasks in support of project budget, schedule, and reporting activities. This position assists Kleinfelder's project managers and program managers with the development and organization of project data such as fee estimates, earned value, status reports, cost reports, backlog projections and resource needs. The Senior Project Controls Specialist works under general supervision from the Senior Project Controls Manager within specific guidelines and protocols on routine and semi - routine assignments.

Duties of the Senior Project Controls Specialist may include:

Monthly Reporting for Projects :

• Comparing project budgets to actual expenditures.


• Identifying work performed but out of scope for change management.


• Calculating the percentage of completion for accounting purposes.


• Generating monthly project billings.


• Tracking project expenses and gathering necessary backup.


• Preparing related financial reports.

• Modeling prospective projects, including forecasting sources and uses of funds. This includes EAC/ETC and EV methodologies.


• Collaborating with project managers to compile detailed project budgets.


• Assisting in maintaining accurate budget records.

• Undertaking special projects aimed at enhancing financial processes and efficiency.


• Identifying opportunities for process streamlining.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Working closely with various departments and project managers.


• Maintaining excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Acting as a liaison between finance and other teams.

• Taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities.


• Ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial data and reports.


• Proactively identifying and communicating financial issues to the team.

• Demonstrating strong leadership abilities.


• Providing insightful contributions to financial discussions.


• Applying a strategic mindset to see the bigger financial picture and offer valuable insights.

• Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel

Experience: Self-motivated, minimal supervision, detail-oriented professional with 10+ years in cost control, and/or project controls using MS Project, P6, Excel, Word, and/or Outlook. 8+ years of financial/accounting or experience in engineering/design preferred.

Advanced skills in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functions preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrate team collaboration, communication, organization, and self-prioritization skills. Skills in PowerBI dashboards usage and development preferred.

Must be:

• Dependable and keep required work schedules.


• Able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with direct reports, co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.


• A problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.


• Work as part of a team and support the team.


• Detail and quality orientated with the ability to identify and correct errors.

Position Requirements:

• Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets)


• Microsoft Word (documents)


• Microsoft Outlook

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $89,000-$148,000/year. We will be accepting applications through Jan. 2, 2025 (90 days since posting date).

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.