Project Controls Manager

GeoStabilization International • Westminster, CO

1d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance for the GSI segment and is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the project controls function across construction projects within the GSI umbrella. This is a newly created role and will play a critical part in strengthening cost control, change management, forecasting, and financial transparency across projects. The role sits within the Accounting & Finance Department and works closely with Operations, Project Management, Estimating, and Executive Leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in construction project controls, cost control, or project accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, change orders, job cost structures, and revenue recognition.
• Experience building or formalizing project controls processes within an organization.
• Advanced proficiency with construction accounting systems, project management software, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Background in heavy civil, geotechnical, or specialty construction.
• Experience supporting multiple projects or business units simultaneously.
• CPA, CMA, PMP, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a standardized project controls framework for construction projects, including cost controls, change controls, forecasting, and reporting.
• Establish policies and procedures for budget management, cost tracking, change order control, and financial forecasting across all projects.
• Oversee project budgets from project kickoff through closeout, ensuring alignment between contract values, approved changes, and forecasted costs.
• Lead the change management process, including review, validation, pricing support, approval tracking, and financial impact analysis of change orders and claims.
• Develop and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, earned value metrics, and variance analyses for leadership and project teams.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate job cost reporting, revenue recognition, WIP accuracy, and alignment with financial statements.
• Lead timely WIP reviews in coordination with Project Management and Accounting to ensure accurate percent complete, cost-to-complete, and margin forecasting.
• Oversee project billings, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing aligned with contract terms, approved change orders, and WIP.
• Support and monitor project-level accounts receivable, including collections status, aging, and cash flow impacts.
• Monitor project-level accounts payable activity to ensure costs are captured accurately, accruals are complete, and payment timing aligns with project cash flow plans.
• Support project managers with financial insights, cost-to-complete analysis, risk identification, and corrective action planning.
• Implement systems, tools, or software enhancements to improve project controls efficiency and data accuracy.
• Train and mentor project managers, engineers, and analysts on project controls best practices.
• Identify project-level financial risks and opportunities and proactively communicate impacts to leadership.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and executive reporting as needed.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off, hourly team members receive 10 days paid time off per year
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager