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SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support our Great Basin sub-region operations in Utah and Idaho.  Based in Salt Lake City, the selected candidate will enjoy a hybrid work environment, blending office and remote work for flexibility and convenience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and hourly compensation, typically requiring 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime to meet project deadlines. What you will accomplish

• Support Project Managers and Company Leadership in project financial tracking, accounting, and record keeping, including standard project setup within SWCA's project accounting system (Deltek Vision).
• Assist in project setup and review, collaborating closely with project managers.
• Conduct contract review and execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage subconsultant contracting and oversee their performance.
• Handle resource allocation and multi-project scheduling, optimizing efficiency.
• Oversee forecasting, budget tracking (including labor and other expenses), accounts receivable and payable management, and monitoring of overruns and change orders.
• Draft progress reports, review invoices, and manage subcontract and vendor invoices.
• Take responsibility for file organization, documentation management, and project closeout processes.
• Actively participate in program management meetings, spearheading discussions on project controls-related topics.
• Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with project managers, other project control specialists and coordinators, and senior staff to proactively anticipate and address project needs. Experience and qualifications for success

Key Skills: * Team and customer service oriented, detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and results-driven. * Strong people skills and reasoning ability to solve practical problems. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project managers, staff, clients, and agency representatives. * Proficient in multitasking with regular adherence to multiple deadlines. * Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and Internet/Intranet technologies. * Experience in project planning. * Excellent organizational and administrative capabilities. * Superior verbal and written communication skills. Required Qualifications: * Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an administrative/organizational role involving contract/subcontract review, budget tracking, invoice review, project management, and financial tracking. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in biology, geology, anthropology, archaeology, history, environmental science, accounting, or a closely related field. * Demonstrated proficiency in Deltek Vision or similar software. * Familiarity with environmental protection laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). * Familiarity with GSA.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Salt Lake City-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $25.50-32.50/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable,... For full info follow application link.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.