Project Controls Analyst/Senior/Principal

Orange County Transportation Authority

Orange, CA

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Baseline Schedule, Best Practices, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Capital Project, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Schedule, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Forecasting, Funding, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Progress Reports, Project Close-Out, Project Control, Project Estimates, Project Evaluation, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Schedule Development, Status Reports, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Orange, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description

Project Controls Analyst Senior, Principal

Under minimal direction, the principal level position serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert for project controls on large, complex transportation capital projects within OCTA's Capital ProgramsDivision. The role supports planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost and schedule control, progress reporting, and performance monitoring, frequently resolving highly complex project controls issues through advanced expertise and judgment. This position also supports best-practice development and mentorship within the Project Controls team.

The Project Controls Analyst assists in the planning, estimating, scheduling, monitoring, and control of transportation projects. The Project Controls Analyst, Senior participates in the planning, estimating, scheduling, project budgeting, costing and schedule control, progress reporting, monitoring and control of transportation projects managed by the Capital Program Division.

This opening is being posted at three levels; journey, senior and principal. There is one position available. The level and starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications.

This is an exempt position; Project Controls Analyst is at salary grade 190: Min - $84,531.20 | Mid - $100,984.00 | Max - $117,416.00/year, Project Controls Analyst Senior is at salary grade 200: Min - $93,204.80 | Mid - $111,342.40 | Max - $129,459.20/year, and the Project Controls Analyst Principal is at salary grade 210: Min - $102,752.00 | Mid - $122,740.80 | Max - $142,708.80/year.

This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You'll Do

Serve as the subject matter expert for project controls on major capital projects
Develop, review, and manage baseline schedules, cost estimates, project budgets, forecasts, change requests, and funding sources
Ensure accurate and timely data entry and monitoring in Primavera and other project controls systems
Review and analyze design and construction CPM schedules; provide recommendations to support milestone achievement
Perform schedule updates, critical path analyses, and delay/time impact analyses
Analyze project costs and funding alignment across project phases; review and process complex design and construction invoices
Develop and maintain procedures for cost estimating, cost control, and reporting
Prepare final project cost reports and support project close-out activities
Support compliance with applicable FTA and FHWA guidelines related to project controls and reporting
Develop and present project status reports and briefings to management and internal/external committees
Support annual Capital Programs Division budget development
Coordinate and communicate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and internal and external agency partners
Mentor and coach team members in project controls tools, software, and best practices

What We're Looking For

Principal:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of seven years of experience in the engineering and/or construction industry
- At least three years of senior-level project controls experience on multimillion-dollar capital projects
- Advanced experience with project controls software such as Primavera (required)
Senior:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in the engineering and/or construction industry
Journey:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of three years of experience in the engineering and/or construction industry

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
Ability to manage highly complex data, schedules, and budgets
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Why You'll Love It Here

Play a key role in delivering major transportation infrastructure projects
Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor on complex capital programs
Work on high-impact projects that shape the region's mobility future
Collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities to influence best practices
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to help advance OCTA's capital transportation programs and infrastructure investments.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Orange County Transportation Authority

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