Project Controls

About the role

As part of Intersect’s Project Controls team, you’ll help deliver the financial visibility and budget discipline needed to successfully execute utility-scale energy projects. Partnering closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams across Development, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations, you’ll support critical construction-phase decision-making through accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost analysis.

This role plays a key part in ensuring project budgets remain aligned with business objectives while providing stakeholders with timely, actionable insights. You’ll contribute to multiple active projects simultaneously, helping drive accountability, financial accuracy, and operational excellence throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive Budget Management and Reporting
  • Manage budgets and monthly cost reporting for 6–10 concurrent active construction projects.
  • Maintain detailed project cost tracking using Excel-based reporting tools and embedded macros.
  • Support monthly reporting cycles by providing accurate budget updates, cost analyses, and project performance metrics.
  • Ensure project stakeholders have timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making.
• Deliver Accurate Forecasting and Cost Controls
  • Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts in collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Prepare estimate-to-complete forecasts and identify potential budget variances.
  • Manage monthly contingency tracking and reporting activities.
  • Support proactive budget management by identifying risks, trends, and opportunities throughout project execution.
• Support Contract and Invoice Management
  • Review contractor and vendor invoices to verify accuracy and appropriate cost category assignments.
  • Perform earned value reporting for major project contracts, including EPC, module, and battery suppliers.
  • Digitally maintain invoice, lien waiver, and supporting documentation files for project review and audit readiness.
  • Submit wire requests and support payment processing for construction-related invoices.
• Enable Project Decision-Making
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations and executive-ready reporting materials for Project Managers and leadership.
  • Conduct financial and budget analyses that support project strategy and decision-making.
  • Participate in weekly project meetings to provide budget updates and financial insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on project performance and financial objectives.
• Improve Processes and Team Effectiveness
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures for project budget management processes.
  • Support training initiatives and knowledge sharing across the Project Controls team.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and process consistency.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen project financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project cost controls, budgeting, or project financial management within the energy industry or on energy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple project budgets simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced to expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and macro-enabled workbooks.
• Strong experience developing project cash flow forecasts, cost reports, and estimate-to-complete analyses.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise PowerPoint presentations and executive communications.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools and Slack.
• Experience reviewing invoices, validating cost allocations, and supporting project payment processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within project financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple active projects.
• A collaborative communication style that enables effective partnership across technical, financial, and operational teams.
• A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset that helps drive consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in project controls processes.