Project Controller

About the role

The Project Controller is responsible for managing financial and administrative processes across multiple programs, projects, and work orders. The role supports document management, meeting coordination (including scheduling, preparation, and attendance), and coordination of project tasks with project team members to support project delivery and compliance with organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project controls plans and implement them effectively to ensure project success.
• Manage all elements of project planning and scheduling, carefully tracking each project’s timeline and adjusting as necessary.
• Review project cost management, maintaining a strong focus on budget control and resource allocation.
• Exercise risk management and contingency management skills to address potential challenges and keep projects on track.
• Ensure smooth change management processes to accommodate modifications to plans or unexpected circumstances.
• Distribute resources efficiently by using strong resource management skills and tools.
• Present accurate reports on project progress and communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients on project matters.

Requirements

• Strong understanding and skills in project accounting/scheduling/resource management, and accounting principles and billing processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, P6, or equivalent cost applications).
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and deadlines simultaneously.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support team coordination.
• Action oriented.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, follow through, and provide regular updates to the PM team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and skills in project accounting/scheduling/resource management, and accounting principles and billing processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, P6, or equivalent cost applications).
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and deadlines simultaneously.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support team coordination.
• Action oriented.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, follow through, and provide regular updates to the PM team.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of project management principals, theory and application of industry standard systems/tools.
• Profound knowledge of project controls plan development, planning and scheduling, and cost management.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management, contingency management, and change management technologies.
• Strong skills in resource management, handling multiple priorities professionally, with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong communication and reporting skills to maintain transparency and team coordination.

Benefits and Other Compensation

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown And Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.