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 designated client projects achieve financial, schedule, and performance objectives.

• Oversee project controls for both small and large projects, collaborating with multiple project managers.

• Analyze performance trends and compile cost-impact assessments along with monthly project performance summaries.

• Recommend approval for contractor invoices.

• Generate cost reports that track actual and committed costs from subcontractors and vendors against budgets.

• Revise forecasts by utilizing earned value, discussions with the project team, and additional tools.

• Develop project budgets based on proposal estimates and support project setup and execution.

• Facilitate the creation of effective Work Breakdown Structures.

• Share budget, cost, and schedule analysis findings with project managers and leaders.

• Identify challenges and successes, formulating plans for project recovery.

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

• Establish purchase orders and subcontract agreements through procurement.

• Supervise subcontractor and vendor spending against established commitments and budgets.

• Complete payment-release documentation and monitor payments to subcontractors.

• Support Project Managers with Salesforce data entries and updates.

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

• Monitor key performance indicators like earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimate to completion, and project deadlines.

• Track unbilled work, invoicing, and aging accounts receivable, providing updates to management.

• Maintain forecasted completion dates and monthly/quarterly completion estimates.

• Review client invoices and set up invoice schedules.

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

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Engage with clients regarding invoicing, payments, contracts, and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree and 4 years of relevant experience in project controls, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Ability to lead the project controls function for both small and large projects within a diverse portfolio.

• Experience with project planning, scheduling methodologies, practices, and earned value concepts.

• Preferred: 8+ years of relevant project controls experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Familiarity with, or a willingness to learn, basic Federal Contract Requirements.

• Capability to read and comprehend client contracts and subcontracts.

• Ability to manage multiple competing project priorities effectively.

• Sponsorship is not available at this time or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.

• Paid time off and leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1.

• Programs for training and development.

• Development in technical expertise and leadership.

• Opportunities for employee referrals.