Project Controller

Overview

The Project Controller leads all financial administration and fiscal management aspects of a project, or multiple projects, ensuring that all team members, including Project Manager, Superintendent, and Engineer are following Gilbane financial policies and procedures, and communicating any potential profitability or risk to management.

Responsibilities

• Train and support project teams in all project accounting procedures 
• Ensure accuracy and completion of project forecast 
• Oversee project accountants 
• Assist in the financial closing process, including development of cushion/risk analysis 
• Act as an independent accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Evaluate change management for inconsistencies and risk impacts on projects
• Monitor key indicators for managing and analyzing risk projects, keeping Accounting Manager or Controller informed on any noted concerns

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
• Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field 
• 12 years with CM or General Contractor organization working on $100M or larger construction projects 
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word 
• Proficient in CMiC 

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.