Project Controller

About the role

We are seeking a Project Controller to support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This position is structured as full-time and offers flexibility to work remotely and/or in a hybrid capacity from one of our RS&H offices, with a preference for candidates located in the western region (e.g., Denver, Phoenix, Southern California).

Responsibilities

• Provide project lifecycle support to initiate, monitor, control, and report on project costs, schedules, and risks to ensure profitability and timely delivery.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, prepare forecasts, and ensure compliance with contract terms in collaboration with engineering, construction, and project management teams.
• Analyze key financial metrics (e.g., EAC, ETC, Earned Value, multipliers) to support project teams in meeting deadlines and budget objectives.
• Aid project management teams in assembling scope and fee proposals, including verifying labor rates, staffing plans, and proposal documentation.
• Facilitate client contract and subcontract execution, including amendments and ensuring required documentation and signatures are completed.
• Support client invoicing processes in collaboration with project management and billing staff.
• Lead subconsultant invoice processing and review, serving as a liaison between project teams, billing staff, and subconsultants.
• Maintain opportunity and project data in ERP systems with direction from project management.
• Monitor and support project financial performance throughout the lifecycle, identifying improvement opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Assess and provide recommendations regarding schedule impacts, scope changes, and financial performance to project teams and FP&A.
• Facilitate project closeout processes, including final subconsultant payments, accounts receivable tracking, and data validation.
• Perform additional project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in project controls, construction accounting, or cost engineering; A/E industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Oracle (ERP), and SharePoint is a plus.
• Self-driven with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.