Project Controls Coordinator

FlexGen

1d•Remote

About The Position

As our Project Controls Coordinator, you’ll coordinate and maintain the core project controls deliverables that keep FlexGen’s energy storage projects on budget and on schedule. You’ll partner with Project Management, Finance, Field Services, and Engineering to monitor, validate, and report on cost, schedule, change, and risk information—ensuring consistent controls processes, accurate forecasts, and clear performance reporting. Why You’ll Love Working at FlexGen: Mission & Innovation: Join a leader in energy storage technology, backed by Apollo Global Management, Altira Group, and the Jerry Miller Group, and power the transition to a cleaner, more resilient grid. Career Growth: High-impact role with clear paths to expanded responsibilities in project leadership and controls. We support your professional development—whether through certifications, training, or cross-functional exposure. Culture & Flexibility: Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive environment with remote work, flexible hours, and unlimited PTO to help you balance life and work

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 1-2 years in project controls, project accounting, scheduling, or cost analysis (energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction).
Skilled in variance analysis and cost forecasting.
Required: Excel, Power BI, MS Project (or Primavera), ERP/financial systems.
Strong communicator: able to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
Self-driven and adaptable: manage ambiguity, set priorities, and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 3+ years in budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management on capital projects.
Preferred: Procore, Power Query/DAX, SQL, and Java.
Plus: Professional certifications

Responsibilities

Cost Control & Analysis
Track actual expenditures against budget and perform variance analysis to identify drivers and emerging risks.
Develop and maintain cost forecasts at both project and portfolio levels, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
Maintain project cost coding/WBS mapping and ensure commitments, accruals, and actuals are captured consistently.
Resource Planning & Management
Oversee and coordinate monthly resource allocation procedures with project teams.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on integrated resource-loaded schedules, supporting team efficiency and schedule performance.
Performance Reporting & Visualization
Maintain and enhance dashboards and reports (Power BI, Excel) to communicate earned value, cost metrics, and project performance.
Support weekly/monthly reporting cadence (status, forecast, variance narratives) for PMs and leadership.
Change & Risk Management
Support 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.
Process Improvement & Governance
Maintain, implement, and audit project controls procedures (governance, reporting standards, and data quality checks).
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.
Coordinate inputs from internal