Project Controls Specialist

T.Y. Lin International

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US CA Until 8/23/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 17, 2026 Last posted June 17, 2026
Job description

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

We’re seeking a Cost Specialist with cost and risk management experience to join our San Francisco Construction Management team in support of a large Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The ideal candidate has large program and project controls experience with proven success working with project costs, cash flows and risks, including forecasts at completion. The position will sit at the Client’s project office in San Francisco, CA and will interface with various project team members, including the Client and stakeholders who execute and manage the CIP scopes of work.

The successful candidate will join a team of knowledgeable and supportive program and project controls professionals to manage costs, monitor change orders, engage in procurement strategy, mitigate risks, track value engineering concepts and provide forecasted costs at completion.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive cost analysis and reporting to ensure efficient contract financial management.

  • Contribute subject matter expertise in the development and management of key metrics and KPI’s.

  • Collaborate with cross-program teams to gather and analyze data, identifying areas for cost optimization and improvement.

  • Understand the programmatic operating processes, cost flows and financial tracking systems.

  • Ensure cost management systems are updated/maintained and accurate.

  • Support the project managers and project teams as needed in monitoring and interpreting KPIs and related actions for effective management of scope of work, budget, timeline, change orders and risk, to ensure successful completion of the project.

  • Work with controls managers to provide month-end financial close reports and variance analysis, providing key stakeholders with valuable insights into contract performance. 

  • Analyze risks and opportunities, proactively contributing to cost-saving strategies and process improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or closely related field.

  • Minimum of 2+ years of related cost engineering experience, preferably in the Engineering PM/CM setting.

  • Strong analytical skills and high degree of organization and business acumen.

  • Competency in all Microsoft Excel and proficient use of other MS Office products such as P6, Unifier, and other commercially available project control software.

  • Must be able to grasp and demonstrate a full understanding of data and business intelligence through report design and analysis.

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work with all levels of management and professionals with diverse backgrounds.

  • Awareness and understanding of estimating best practices.

  • Experience with early programming, establishing the cost model, and providing updated forecast at completion through the life cycle of the project from conception to completion.

  • Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

  • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

  • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

  • Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.


 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $96,000- $129,000 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.

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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.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is 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.

About this role

Summary

Manage project costs, forecasts, risks, KPIs, and support construction program successes.

Job title

Project Controls Specialist

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

infrastructure

Location requirements

San Francisco, CA, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$96k–$129k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cost analysisMicrosoft ExcelP6Unifierreport analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cost managementrisk managementforecastingproject controls
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City