Project Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Ensure accurate management of project cost data encompassing budgets, current costs, commitments, variances, forecasts, and cash flow tracking.

• Create and sustain project cost reports, forecasts, estimate-to-complete forecasts, and conduct variance analyses.

• Deliver insights on primary cost drivers and recommend corrective measures.

• Spearhead the monthly project forecasting cycle, coordinating contributions and validating updates.

• Prepare presentations and reports for executive-level forecasts.

• Generate consolidated financial reports for projects, which include milestone summaries, incurred costs, accruals, cost variances, and performance metrics based on progress.

• Gather and verify field progress data for productivity, earned progress, and cost-impact reporting.

• Monitor potential and approved change orders, their budget ramifications, and requests for subcontractor changes.

• Assist with contracts and commercial tasks, including invoicing needs, payment applications, compliance documentation, and project initiation.

• Maintain project systems to align with contract structures, WBS, cost codes, budgets, and forecasting requirements.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to pinpoint risks, cost exposures, mitigation strategies, and impacts on schedules.

• Review and authorize timesheets, identify cost allocation discrepancies, and coordinate necessary corrections.

• Facilitate the continuous enhancement of project control processes, standards, tools, and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in project controls, cost control, project accounting, or construction finance.

• Preferred experience in high-voltage electrical construction, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction.

• Familiarity with cost tracking principles, including budget management, commitments, cost-to-complete forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience in producing project financial reports for project leadership and internal stakeholders.

• Knowledge of contract-driven invoice processes and the common documentation requirements that support them.

• Proficient in Excel, including the use of structured templates and accurate analysis.

• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to manage weekly deadlines across various projects.

• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with Project Managers, field teams, procurement, and accounting.

• Must successfully complete pre-employment professional reference checks and a criminal background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods.

• Generous paid time off.

• 401(k) with employer matching.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Company-sponsored safety training.

• Continuous training, development, and opportunities for career advancement.

• Employee Family Assistance Program offering confidential counseling support.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

• Engaging initiatives that foster meaningful connections.

• Team-building events.

• A culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion.