Project Controls Coordinator

FlexGen

56d

About The Position

As our mid‑level Project Controls Coordinator, you’ll combine technical project acumen with sharp financial analysis to keep FlexGen’s energy storage projects on budget, on track, and primed for efficiency. You’ll partner with Project Management, Finance, Field Services, and Engineering teams to turn data into insights, drive continuous improvement, and help steer strategic decisions—all while growing your career in a fast‑paced, mission-driven environment. Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years in project controls or cost analysis (energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction environments)
Deep analytical ability and comfort with variance analysis and cost modeling
Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Power BI, Excel (Power Query/DAX), and SQL
Familiarity with EVM principles and project lifecycle processes
Strong communicator: able to translate complex data into clear recommendations
Self-driven and adaptable: manage ambiguity, set priorities, and work independently

Nice To Haves

5+ years in budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management on capital projects preferred
Professional certifications (PMP, CCP/AACE, or similar) and experience with Fabric, NetSuite, and Procore Financials preferred

Responsibilities

Cost Control & Analysis
Track actual expenditures against budget and perform variance analysis to pinpoint risks and savings
Develop and maintain cost forecasts at both project and portfolio levels, highlighting key trends and opportunities
Performance Reporting & Visualization
Build and refine real-time dashboards and reports (Power BI, Excel) to communicate earned value, cost metrics, and project performance
Present actionable insights to project teams and senior leadership to support data-driven decisions
Change & Risk Management
Administer change control processes: assess scope/schedule/budget impacts, estimate change requests, and run scenario analyses
Support risk identification and mitigation by quantifying potential cost and schedule impacts
Resource Planning & Management
Oversee and coordinate monthly resource allocation procedures with project teams
Monitor, evaluate, and report on integrated resource-loaded schedules, helping drive the team's efficiency and schedule performance
Process Improvement & Governance
Design, implement, and audit project control procedures (governance, reporting standards, auditing)
Propose and lead automation or process improvements to boost accuracy and efficiency in cost control workflows
Compliance
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry standards in cost control, schedule, and financial management
Cross Functional Collaboration & Leadership Support
Act as the go to resource for operational teams adopting cost and change control methodologies
Work closely with project stakeholders—Project Managers, Field Services, Finance, and Engineers —to align resource planning, scheduling considerations, and financial objectives