Project Controls Specialist

STV is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls department at our Los Angeles, CA office.

STV is a leading national infrastructure-focused professional services firm providing engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, program management, and construction management services for transportation systems, buildings, water, energy, and other facilities. Our Project Controls professionals play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and capital programs through cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance monitoring.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in project controls while supporting some of the nation's most significant transportation, infrastructure, aviation, and facility projects.

• Assist project teams with tracking project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Support project controls reporting, dashboards, and status updates for internal and client stakeholders.

• Maintain project controls logs, databases, and performance metrics to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Assist with change management tracking, issue logs, and risk registers.

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project performance data.

• Assist in monitoring project progress against approved schedules and budgets.

• Help maintain project controls documentation in accordance with company and client standards.

• Support the preparation and maintenance of project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.

• Assist with tracking project expenditures, commitments, and budget performance.

• Perform basic cost variance analysis and identify trends requiring management attention.

• Support invoice reviews and cost documentation validation.

• Assist with maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.

• Support schedule updates, milestone tracking, and project progress reporting.

• Monitor project performance indicators and assist with performance analysis efforts.

• Help identify schedule risks and coordinate updates with project teams.

• Prepare routine project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.

• Support the development and maintenance of project controls reporting tools and templates.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, schedulers, cost engineers, and client stakeholders.

• Communicate project performance information clearly and professionally.

• Maintain project controls databases, reporting systems, and project records.

• Support data entry, quality assurance, and document management activities.

• Assist with implementing project controls procedures, standards, and best practices.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy across project controls systems and reporting platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 0-2 years of experience in project controls, project management, scheduling, cost management, construction management, or related fields.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Exposure to Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tableau, or similar project controls tools.

• Internship or project experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, aviation, buildings, or capital improvement programs.

• Familiarity with project management principles, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, or performance reporting.

• Knowledge of PMIS platforms such as e-Builder, Kahua, Unifier, Procore, or similar systems.