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