Sr. Associate, Project Controls

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Execution Project Managers, and Controllers to deliver comprehensive project control reports, including schedule, cost, and budget performance
• Take ownership of recurring budget activities such as forecasting, accruals, and weekly financial snapshots, ensuring alignment with project milestones
• Conduct advanced analyses of project performance metrics and variances (OKRs); validate contractor invoices and change orders, and support resolution discussions
• Support Tax Equity deliverables and Purchase Requisition (PR) processes, ensuring compliance; accuracy and integrity of SAP project expenditure data; and timely execution of project financial workflows
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, trackers and SharePoint documentation to ensure accuracy and usability for stakeholders
• Identify and communicate risks or inconsistencies in project data, recommending process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze root causes, uncover risks and opportunities, and document lessons learned for future optimization
• Accurately forecast complex financial cash expenditures and expertly manage accruals
• Conduct in-depth performance analysis of actual spend against budget, utilizing advanced analytical tools to provide strategic insights and recommendations
• Create, monitor, and implement purchase orders, continuously tracking their progress and ensuring execution in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Facilitate review sessions for assigned projects to align teams and resolve issues, with support from senior team members
• Build relationships and networks with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to advise on complex matters

Job Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, or a related discipline
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Applies working knowledge of project controls processes across multiple projects
• Proficient in manipulating and validating data across systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts