ReqID: HOU0000C1 **Joining Arup** At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect ourdiverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. We are looking for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our growing Houston office. We are looking for someone who can partner and support our project managers and project directors on large scale complex projects. **The opportunity** + Act as the Commercial Manager to assist the Project Manager in the implementation of project-specific cost control processes to ensure project profitability and other commercial goals are met. + Provide project management support when necessary + Support the Project Manager in preparation of budget estimates, resource plans, contract reviews and assessments. + Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for projects as needed + Become a subject matter expert in the financial systems to review, monitor and analyze financial performance, project costs and other performance parameters, assist in determining corrective actions to address poor financial performance + Track actual costs against budgets, conduct variance analyses, carry out reporting of project financials and respond to queries from project teams + Prepare and update project schedules as needed + Support the Project Manager in updating project forecasts on a regular basis to ensure current and accurate reporting of project performance and collaborate closely with Finance + Support the Project Manager inmonitoring and coordinating scope changes; maintaining change and risk registers, issuing fee proposals; manage contract changeorders + Issue monthly client commercial packages and monitor accounts receivable as needed + Prepare various monthly client reports as needed + Assist in sub-consultants management including preparation of sub-consultant agreement, tracking costs, and reviewing invoices and payments + Collaborate with the design team to track and compile engineering progress information to assist EV analysis **The skills** + Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience + Knowledge of design and construction management and experience in design and construction contractual matters + Must have experience in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, cost tracking + Advanced knowledge of Excel, data manipulation and spreadsheet design to communicate results + Experience in project scheduling + Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction in industries preferred + Strong interpersonal and communication skills crucial for team-based working + Experience in PowerBI and/or Power Automate/Apps for report preparation is preferred + Certification as PMP, DBIA, CCM (Commercial & Contract Management Certification) is a Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. **The Benefits – What we offer you** At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. **Benefits that Work** - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future **Flexible Working** - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston is $110,000 to $150,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ. **Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values** Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at . **Our application process** We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.\#LI-NN1 EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability