Project Controller – Architecture and Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Assist the Minneapolis architecture and engineering team in the role of Project Controller.

• Ensure that assigned client projects achieve their financial, scheduling, and performance goals.

• Analyze performance trends and prepare cost analyses, impact reports, and monthly project performance summaries.

• Recommend the approval of contractor invoices.

• Create cost reports that track actual and committed expenses from subcontractors and vendors against established budgets.

• Update financial forecasts based on earned value, discussions with the project team, and other relevant tools.

• Develop project budgets from initial proposal estimates and support Project Managers in project setup and execution.

• Facilitate the creation of effective Work Breakdown Structures.

• Convey results of budget, cost, and scheduling analyses to Project Managers and project leaders.

• Identify both challenges and successes, and formulate project recovery strategies as necessary.

• Lead meetings with internal project teams, Project Approvers, and Finance & Accounting departments.

• Collaborate with procurement to establish purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

• Supervise spending by subcontractors and vendors against their commitments and budgets.

• Complete documentation for payment releases and monitor payments to subcontractors.

• Assist Project Managers with updates and entries in Salesforce.

• Coordinate with subcontractors regarding project progress, schedules, and contract management.

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimates to complete, and project completion dates.

• Track unbilled amounts, invoicing, and aged accounts receivable, and provide reports to management.

• Maintain metrics for data quality, forecast completion dates, and estimates to finish.

• Review client invoices and set up invoicing schedules in accordance with contract stipulations.

• Prepare and submit monthly reports for both internal and external clients.

• Read and interpret client contracts and subcontracts regarding scope, schedule, budget, and associated risks.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Communicate with clients regarding invoicing, payments, contract details, and reporting necessities.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience and/or education.

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in project controls, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong ability to prioritize and address the demands of multiple competing projects.

• Excellent communication skills with a capacity for teamwork.

• Capability to lead the project controls function for both small and large projects across a diverse portfolio and multiple project managers.

• Familiarity with project planning, scheduling methodologies, practices, and earned value concepts is preferred.

• Previous experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

• Over 8 years of relevant project controls experience is preferred.

• Basic understanding of Federal Contract Requirements or a willingness to learn is desirable.

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1.

• Training and development programs.

• Opportunities for technical expertise and leadership development.