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Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under minimal direction, participates as well as provides technical leadership in the planning, estimating, scheduling, project budgeting, cost and schedule control, progress reporting and monitoring of significantly large and complex transportation projects managed by the Capital Programs Division.  Frequently resolves highly complex project controls issues creatively utilizing knowledge gained from extensive experience where procedures may not be prescribed or well defined. Work with Project Controls team members in all areas of professional responsibility and development of best practices.

Project Controls Analyst, Prinicipal- This is an exempt position in Salary Grade S: Min $ 95,867.20 - Mid $115,273.60 - Max $134,659.20 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

Project Controls Analyst, Senior- This is an exempt position in Salary Grade R: Min $ 85,342.40 - Mid $102,648.00 - Max $119,953.60 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

The application deadline for this posting is January 31, 2023.  

Responsibilities:

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Project Controls Analyst, Principal

• Develops as well as reviews capital project data including baseline schedule development, review and develop project estimates, budgets, forecast to complete, project change requests and funding sources. Ensures all data is accurately reflected and monitored in Primavera and other related tracking and/or reporting software in a timely manner.
• Creates, reviews, and updates schedule progress and expenditures against project plans and budgets periodically. Provides presentations and/or reports to management.
• Analyzes projects costs and provides recommendations to assure conformance with available funding sources at various phases of the project. Reviews and processes complex design and detailed construction invoices.
• Reviews design and construction CPM schedules and provides recommendations to ensure conformance with project milestones and/or delivery requirements.
• Supports project management in the development of the Capital Programs Division’s annual fiscal year budget development process.
• Prepares final project cost reports and initiates the project close–out process.
• Manages project budgets. Reports status of projects to management and applicable internal and external committees.  Provides reports on project accomplishments and progress.
• Develops/reviews project development plans using structured methodologies for all project controls assignments and coordinates as well as aligns with multiple initiatives.
• May require the use of project specific budgeting and cost management software, such as ARES PRISM.
• Creates strategies to ensure successful collaboration with capital project managers and team members. Ensures effective communication by coordinating, establishing and maintaining communication lines with capital project managers, contractors, as well as internal and external Agency departments and personnel regarding project needs.
• May coach team members with skills used in Project Controls software.

Projects Controls Analyst, Senior

• Develops as well as reviews capital project data including project cost estimates, baseline schedules, budgets, forecast at completion and funding sources. Ensures all data is accurately reflected and monitored in Primavera and other related tracking and/or reporting software in a timely manner.
• Reviews and updates schedule progress and expenditures against project plans and budgets.
• Analyzes projects costs to assure conformance with available funding sources at various phases of the project.
• Reviews design and construction CPM schedules to ensure conformance with project delivery requirements.
• Reviews and processes design and construction invoices.
• Compiles and presents reports on project accomplishments and progress.
• Assists project management in the development of the annual fiscal year department and fund budgets.
• Prepares final project cost reports and close–out project.

Qualifications:

Project Controls Analyst, Principal-

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field with a minimum of seven years of experience in the engineering and/or construction industry, three of which are senior level project controls administration of multi-million dollar capital projects.  Requires significant advanced experience utilizing complex project controls software, i.e., Primavera.

Project Controls Analyst, Senior-

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in the engineering and/or construction industry, three of which are at the journey level. 

Knowledge of:

• Principals of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and earned value reporting.
• Principles of schedule update analysis, critical path analysis and Delay/Time Impact Analysis.
• Personal computer-based spreadsheet and word processing programs. Significant experience with Primavera scheduling software.
• Procedures for scheduling engineering and construction projects.
• Procedures for cost estimating and cost control.
• General FTA/FHWA Guidelines and procedures to manage, monitor and report project’s performance related to Project Controls.
• Construction materials and methods utilized in multi-million-dollar transportation capital projects.
• Mentoring and/or training skill sets for coaching project controls team members in the principles and practices of the profession.
• General principles of financial systems software including, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account coding, as related to Project Controls’ function.
• General principles of procurement regulations, procedures and processes.
• General principles and procedures of contract management.

Ability to:

• Communicate and interface effectively with project team members, consultants, and outside agencies.
• Facilitate meetings and work sessions with project managers and teams.
• Successfully accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet specific deadlines.
• Communicate project progress from Project Controls perspective to all levels of management.
• Develop and implement long-range strategies to achieve project milestones.
• Resolve problems affecting projects between Project Management and various departments within the agency. Evaluate, understand, and present information in an organized and useful fashion.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Application and Selection Process:

This position will remain open until filled.  For further information about this exciting career opportunity and to apply online, please visit our website at https://careers.octa.net/octa-careers/jobs/3041?lang=en-us.

We are unable to accept resumes in lieu of an online application. For additional information, please contact the Employment Office at (714) 560-5600.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

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 other legally protected status.

About Orange County Transportation Authority

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Orange County’s primary transportation agency. It’s our job to develop and deliver transportation solutions to enhance the quality of life and keep Orange County moving. Operating in a 798 square-mile area, we serve more than 3 million residents in 34 cities and unincorporated areas. Our responsibilities extend to all forms of transportation, including bus and paratransit service, Metrolink commuter rail service, planned future rail, including street cars, the 91 Express Lanes Toll Road, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist services and regulating taxi operations. OCTA has been recognized for excellence in the public transportation industry by the American Public Transportation Association, and has been honored with awards from local and national organizations for our transportation improvements. OCTA’s core values consist of integrity, teamwork, communication customer focus and can-do spirit.

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