O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management

Cost Control Specialist II

Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
$149,000 - $155,000
Posted Oct 16, 2026

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc.  is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.                                        

Employee Benefits:

•100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).

•401(k)

•Paid Holidays

•Paid Sick

•Paid Vacation

•EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc.  https://o2epcm.com/   

Position: Cost Control Specialist II

Salary Range: $149,000 - $155,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time      

Public Works, Rebuild Authority, is seeking one (1) experienced Cost Control II to provide project cost accounting and to help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting the rebuild effort.

Candidates are required to have at least 5 years of experience in governmental or public-sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting.

Candidates are required to possess the following:

•Minimum 10 years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience.

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

•Ability to track and reconcile project costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.

•Ability to establish cost codes, job cost structures, and procedures for consistent cost capture, compliant with LA County Public Works accounting methods and procedures.

•Experience developing and implementing a rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program, including eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.

•Ability to design internal controls that prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep the program audit-ready.

•Ability to prepare clear financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.

•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with governmental financial systems.

•Ability to handle applicant and financial information confidentially and in accordance with privacy requirements.

•Effective oral and written communication skills, including explaining program rules to the public and internal staff.

•Ability to coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.

Preferred:

•Knowledge of federal and state reimbursement requirements (e.g., FEMA Public Assistance, Cal OES, 2 CFR 200) and related documentation standards.

•Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

•Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster financial programs.

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

•Most updated resume

•Certifications or Licenses obtained

•3-4 Professional References

•Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AND YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN SOUNTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BE CONSIDERED

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.