Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst

Overview

As a Project Controller/Controls Analyst, you will safeguard project finances and guide budget governance across programs. You’ll collaborate with project managers and accounting to ensure timely invoicing and accurate forecasts. You’ll analyze financial data to improve profitability and support enterprise structures like WBS and CBS. This role offers interaction with diverse stakeholders and a path to mentoring others. Join a team focused on environmental consulting and sustainable growth to drive measurable project outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid holidays and vacation

Responsibilities

• Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers
• Assist with life cycle management of projects per client requirements and guidelines
• Coordinate with project accounting to ensure timely invoicing and contractual compliance
• Audit reports for financial impact and optimize gross profit
• Assist with monthly forecasts and financial estimates
• Support project budgeting with WBS/CBS structures
• Perform and manage budget and cost control functions
• Prepare month-end and variance reports; generate ad hoc analyses
• Perform analytics for continuous improvement; complete financial reconciliations
• May train or mentor others over time
• Administer Project Management Information Systems for budget/cost control, document control, and reporting

Key requirements

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
• Understanding of contract terms and project accounting methods
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles
• Ability to coordinate with internal/external processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with MS Project and SQL/SharePoint is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting diverse groups at all management levels
• Education and Experience: technical college graduate or BS degree; 3–5 years in project controls or related roles; consulting/project management experience preferred

• strong communication
• relationship-building
• detail-oriented
• Microsoft Excel
• MS Project
• SQL

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