Senior Project Controller

Pattern Energy Group LP•San Diego, CA

1d•$103,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Controller leads project controls, financial oversight, forecasting, and financial performance reporting for large-scale renewable energy capital projects and programs. The role supports effective cost management, cash flow forecasting, and compliance with financing and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle. It works closely with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, finance, executive leadership, and external counterparties to support successful project delivery. The role oversees project agreements and financial controls, manages project cost and commitment information, maintains project controls systems, and develops executive reporting. It also supports project financing and governance activities and promotes continuous improvement in cost control processes, reporting standards, data integrity, and project controls capability. The expected starting pay range is $103,000–$138,000 USD, with actual base pay potentially varying based on factors such as location, experience, certifications, and education.

Requirements

5–10 years of construction and/or procurement project controls experience within major capital and infrastructure projects.
Degree qualification or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field.
Excellent analytical and cost control skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Proven understanding of project controls principles, including cost control, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and project performance reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite.
Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and communicate across teams and with external counterparties.

Nice To Haves

Experience within renewable energy sectors is highly desirable.
Experience with ERP and project management systems such as Oracle, Power BI, D365, InEight, Procure, or SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee EPC, construction, supplier, and consulting agreements to ensure compliance with financial requirements, budget alignment, and effective cost control.
Support negotiation and development of EPC and supplier agreements and change management processes.
Manage commitments, change orders, invoices, and payment applications; support claims management and accurate project cost reporting.
Lead maintenance of project controls systems and cost reporting to track project performance and financial outcomes.
Develop executive-level reports and dashboards and improve project controls governance, reporting standards, and data integrity.
Support project financing activities, including financial close requirements, lender reporting, funding requests, and cash flow tracking.
Coordinate with stakeholders to support financial compliance and capital forecasting.
Lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for renewable energy capital projects.
Establish and maintain project budgets, cost baselines, cash flow forecasts, and contingency tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform variance analyses and recommend measures to mitigate cost and project delivery risks; support risk management activities as required.
Analyze earned value management and key performance indicator performance and assess project controls capability and maturity.
Lead best-practice solutions for cost controls and cost-related performance processes and digital solutions.
Mentor and develop project controls personnel and promote best practices and technical competency development.
Liaise across multidisciplinary teams, including Business Development, Finance, Accounting, Contracts Management, and Project Management, as well as external counterparties.
Manage project controls across multiple projects or large capital programs in construction and procurement environments.
Support cost-related project governance reviews and audits, stage gate approvals, and executive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.