Construction Controller

Tribute Companies•Wilmington, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tribute is seeking a Construction Controller to strengthen reporting, project controls, cost visibility, and process discipline across a multifamily construction portfolio. This is not a traditional accounting controller role. It is a senior construction operations role for someone with strong financial fluency, sound judgment, and the ability to improve clarity and accountability without creating unnecessary disruption. We build roughly $100 million annually, typically across three active multifamily projects ranging from $20 million to $60 million and approximately 150 to 450 units. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a seasoned operator who can help leadership get better information, improve consistency across projects, and bring more rigor to forecasting, cost control, and operational follow-through. This role is designed to begin with ownership of processes and reporting, with strong leadership growth potential over time based on performance, fit, and credibility.

Requirements

A strong construction operations background
Solid understanding of job cost, forecasting, commitments, buyout, and reporting
Enough estimating or takeoff fluency to validate assumptions and pressure-test numbers
Experience improving process and accountability, not just working inside existing systems
The ability to work across departments and communicate well with senior leadership
The maturity and credibility to work effectively with both office and field teams
Willingness to be based in Wilmington, NC

Nice To Haves

Multifamily construction experience
Experience with a respected regional or national builder
Prior exposure to both office and field dynamics
Familiarity with the Southeast construction environment
Military background or another high-discipline leadership background
Strong presence and maturity without ego

Responsibilities

Improve the quality, consistency, and usefulness of project reporting
Strengthen cost visibility, forecasting discipline, and operational dashboards
Review commitments, buyout discipline, and cost-control practices
Support estimating, takeoff review, and cost validation where needed
Identify blind spots, weak follow-through, and inconsistencies in project information
Help leadership get clearer, faster, and more reliable information from PMs and superintendents
Improve process discipline across project teams and help bridge information gaps between construction, development, and other internal stakeholders

Benefits

Cigna Medical Insurance for less than $40/month for individual coverage.
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability.
401k Retirement Planning: 3% full match + 50% match on 4%-5%.
20% Employee Rental Discount.
11 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday of your choice, Vacation & Sick Time.
Welcome Child Stipend.
$50,000 Group-Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability.
Additional Insurance Options available.
Company vehicle, per diem, and housing.
Relocation packages are available.