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Project Controls - Cost Control

Global Infrastructure
Posted 6 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

San Diego, CA 92132, US

Salary

$85,600 - $128,400 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controls Specialist/Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure and transportation projects.
  • The role requires a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in cost control, financial planning, or project controls.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining project budgets, performing variance analysis, and managing accruals.
  • The base compensation range for this position is $85,600 - $128,400 annually, reflecting the candidate's unique skills and experience.
  • TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controls Specialist / Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure and transportation projects. This role will be integral to supporting cost management functions, including forecasting, variance analysis, invoice review, accruals, financial planning, and project estimating. The successful candidate will ensure project financial success by delivering accurate cost reporting, in-depth analysis, and strategic insights that support both clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets and forecasts, creating cost breakdown structure and cost accounts, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis to identify cost discrepancies, providing recommendations and corrective actions as needed.
  • Manage accruals and prepare monthly financial reports, including cost-to-complete and forecast-at-completion analyses.
  • Oversee invoice processing and validation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely approval.
  • Partner with project managers and stakeholders to develop, refine, and update project estimates and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide financial planning and analytical support to guide key decision-making.
  • Prepare and present cost control reports, dashboards, and presentations for clients and senior leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to TYLin’s quality standards, client requirements, and industry best practices in cost control and financial management.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in cost control, financial planning, or project controls within infrastructure, transportation, utilities, construction, or energy sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience with major cost management tools and software such asPrimavera P6, SAP, Unifier, or equivalent platforms.
  • Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with proven expertise in variance analysis and project estimating.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present financial insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Professional certifications preferred: PMP, CCP, CEP, CPE, MRICS, AssocRICS, or equivalent.
  • Commitment to TYLin’s values of technical excellence, integrity, innovation, and client-focused service delivery.


 

Additional Information

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $85,600 - $128,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.  TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. 

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

 

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

 

TYLinis an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.




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