Senior Project Controller
Primoris Services Corporation · Scottsdale, AZ
- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- Scottsdale, AZ
Job highlights
- Lead project controls for renewable energy projects.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and cost control.
- Train and mentor project control teams.
- Ensure project financial health and closeout.
- Travel to project sites as needed.
About the role
About Primoris Services Corporation
Primoris offers an efficient and collaborative approach with years of experience designing and building renewable power plants. Primoris is also unique in our ability to partner with other Primoris Business Operating Units to combine a mix of solar PV, BESS, O&M Services, renewable gas, or hydrogen service offerings. Primoris is committed to the safety of our employees, high quality workmanship and achieving operational excellence during the process of constructing your renewable energy facility.
Our renewable capabilities include:
- Project Feasibility
- Engineering & Design
- Energy Modeling
- Pre-Construction
- Supply Chain Procurement
- Self-Perform Construction
- Power Delivery
- O&M Services
Position Summary
Sr. Project Controller is a senior-level position that is primarily responsible for leading, mentoring, process development, training Project Controllers and Coordinators. The Sr. Project Controller is seen as an expert with both broad and in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities. The Sr. Project Controller can perform the most complex duties without oversight. The Sr. Project Controller is responsible for project setup, progress reporting, cost control analysis, forecasting, cost, and cash flow forecasting, change management, contingency management, and project closeout.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Perform and execute project controls functions.
- Complete understanding of project budget, schedule and key performance indicators.
- Understanding of self-perform construction, construction processes, cost coding, progress measurement and overall project health monitoring.
- Lead the establishment of project phase codes and budgets in company accounting system.
- Ensure project schedule aligns with project scope of work, execution plan/strategy and revenue goals.
- Monitor project performance against baseline plan.
- Identify when project schedule and budget performance is trending negatively and provide project execution teams with support in performance recovery.
- Monitor project cash position and drive timely accounts receivables and accounts payable.
- Participate in project risk assessment and mitigation.
- Perform, train and mentor all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end deliverables.
- Facilitate monthly Work in Progress Reviews with Project Managers and company leaders.
- Review monthly project cost to complete forecasts and ensure forecast is aligned with project performance trends and accurately depicts project cost at completion.
- Monitor P&L status of all projects.
- Monitor and audit project job cost and profitability status.
- Internal audit of project accounting practices, including billing, AR follow-up, lien waivers, PO reconciliations, change orders, subcontract management, and contract requirements.
- Ensure project accounting teams achieve common goals, collaborate, develop and implement consistent practices across all business units.
- Work in collaboration with Business Unit Directors, and Operations teams to achieve common goals.
- Facilitate project closeout process and ensure subcontractor and vendor purchase order closeout.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Management.
- 5-10 years of Project Control experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation Construction.
- Ability to travel to project sites monthly.
- Experience with Ecosys and/or Viewpoint software.
- Proficient in Excel, MS Office, Primavera and/or MS Project, Ecosys, Viewpoint, and Document Control programs.
- Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Understands job costing.
- Ability to understand prints and contract.
- Knows and understands the required federal and state codes.
- Office mobility, Ability to travel up to 100%, and work in challenging weather conditions.
- Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver.
- Able to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Dedication to continual process improvement.
- Able to perform duties in a fast-moving environment.
Benefits and Pay
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
- Project Bonus eligible
Pay Equity
Salary: $109,000 – $140,000
Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Key skills/competency
- Project Controls
- Cost Control
- Forecasting
- Budget Management
- Progress Reporting
- Change Management
- Risk Assessment
- Construction Management
- Primavera P6
- Ecosys
Skills & topics
- Senior Project Controller
- Project Controls
- Cost Control
- Forecasting
- Budget Management
- Renewable Energy
- Construction Management
- Primavera P6
- Ecosys
- Project Management
- Solar
- Power Generation
- Financial Analysis
- Reporting
- Mentoring
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight project controls experience in renewable energy construction and proficiency in Ecosys/Viewpoint, Primavera/MS Project.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate impact on budget, schedule, and cost control.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience mentoring teams and process development.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss complex project scenarios and your problem-solving approach.
- Demonstrate flexibility: Highlight your ability to travel and adapt to changing priorities.
Technical preparation
Master Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling.,Become expert in Ecosys/Viewpoint accounting software.,Practice cost coding and progress measurement techniques.,Review construction prints and contract documents.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved a project process.,How do you handle underperforming project teams?,Tell me about a complex cost forecast you made.,How do you ensure financial accuracy on projects?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific software proficiency is required for the Senior Project Controller role at Primoris Services Corporation?
- The Senior Project Controller role at Primoris Services Corporation requires proficiency in Excel, MS Office, Primavera and/or MS Project, Ecosys, Viewpoint, and Document Control programs. Experience with Ecosys and/or Viewpoint software is specifically called out.
- What is the expected travel frequency for the Senior Project Controller position?
- The Senior Project Controller position requires the ability to travel to project sites monthly, with a potential for up to 100% travel. This is crucial for monitoring project performance and collaborating with on-site teams.
- Does Primoris Services Corporation offer remote work options for the Senior Project Controller role?
- Based on the job description, the Senior Project Controller role involves significant travel to project sites and requires office mobility, indicating it is not a remote position. The role requires presence at project locations and within the company's operational environment.
- What kind of mentorship and training responsibilities does the Senior Project Controller have?
- The Senior Project Controller is responsible for leading, mentoring, and training Project Controllers and Coordinators. This includes guiding them on all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end deliverables, ensuring consistent practices across business units.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Project Controller position at Primoris Services Corporation?
- The salary range for the Senior Project Controller position is $109,000 to $140,000 annually. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to offer compensation within or outside this range based on various factors.
- What industries does Primoris Services Corporation specialize in for renewable energy projects?
- Primoris Services Corporation specializes in designing and building renewable power plants, including solar PV, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), O&M Services, renewable gas, and hydrogen service offerings.
- What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) a Senior Project Controller should understand?
- A Senior Project Controller should have a complete understanding of project budget, schedule, and key performance indicators. This includes understanding self-perform construction, cost coding, progress measurement, and overall project health monitoring.