Project Controller

The Select Group is hiring a Project Controller This is a fully remote, East Coast–based role with travel required 1–2 times per quarter. The Project Controller will oversee the commercial aspects of large infrastructure, utilities, and construction projects, including accounting, contracts, and supplier management. Partnering closely with project managers, this role ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget. Apply today

Must Have Skills

- 8 – 12 years (no less and no more) Project Controller experience within the construction industry

- Extensive cost controls, budget forecasting, and financial data collection/reporting experience

- Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) – a system that integrates the project, schedule, & cost parameters into one

- Schedule Management experience

- Contract management, negotiation, and administration experience

- i.e. Procurement processes, due diligence, contract negotiations, submitting change orders, managing purchase orders, submitting RFI's, etc.

- Strong communication skills, collaborative & proactive mindset

Nice to Have Skills

- Education: Accounting / Finance background

- Project controllers usually should have a background in accounting and finance, including contract administration, and proficiency with project management and financial tools.

- Experience supporting Data Center projects or other mission critical projects, such as:

- Airports

- Highways

- Hospitals

- Etc.

- Familiarity with land acquisition (zoning, permitting), utility management, and contract negotiation

- Familiarity with power purchase agreements (PPAs) or utility interconnection processes

- Utilities and/or Civil Engineering background

- Experience using any of the following tools:

- P6 (primavera) – must have

- Skyvine (for financial & procurement processes) – It provides tools for submitting funding requests, tracking financial approvals, communicate approved change orders, managing purchase orders, and streamlining financial workflows

- Quickbase – for data quality management & PM processes – Software used to create custom applications to manage workflows, data, and processes without needing extensive coding knowledge

- Accord – To manage contracts, update documents, and submit change order

Day to Day Responsibilities

- Specific:

- Quickly become a core member of the NASA (North America and South America) control team with a strong focus on financial data accuracy.

- Map requirements and manually update actual data with strong attention to detail during weekly actuals reviews and taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve data discrepancies; such as duplicate invoices and cost variance; to greatly improve their data integrity.

- Eventually step up to lead reviews and proactively seek clarification to ensure team alignment.

- Expand on analysis of actuals by identifying trends, sharing insights on variances with the broader team, and documenting common data issues to help improve their team overall efficiency.

- Internal tools you’ll be using (not required to have prior to starting role):

- Skyvine

- For financial & procurement processes – It provides tools for submitting funding requests, tracking financial approvals, communicate approved change orders, managing purchase orders, and streamlining financial workflows

- Quickbase

- For data quality management & PM processes – software used to create custom applications to manage workflows, data, and processes without needing extensive coding knowledge

- Accord

- To manage contracts, update documents, and submit change order

- Overall:

- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and forecasts aligned with infrastructure and land acquisition milestones.

- Track and report on project performance using EVM and other metrics to ensure budget and timeline adherence.

- Coordinate with real estate, utility, and engineering teams to monitor land acquisition and infrastructure progress.

- Monitor utility negotiations and infrastructure projects to address any potential delays or risks.

- Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams to align on timelines, budgets, and delivery schedules.

- Manage change control processes and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

- Provide financial reports and assist with audits as required, ensuring compliance with cost management procedures

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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