Senior Project Controls Specialist (Site Based)
About The Position
The Senior Project Controls Specialist is a senior-level role responsible for leading, mentoring, and training Project Controllers and Coordinators, as well as developing processes. The position requires broad and in-depth project controls expertise and the ability to perform complex duties without oversight. Responsibilities span project setup, progress reporting, cost control analysis and forecasting, cash flow forecasting, change and contingency management, and project closeout. The role works with project managers, company leaders, Business Unit Directors, and Operations teams to monitor project performance, support recovery efforts, and promote consistent practices across business units. Primoris Renewable Energy is an engineering, procurement, and construction provider specializing in utility- and commercial-scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Its renewable capabilities include project feasibility, engineering and design, energy modeling, pre-construction, supply chain procurement, self-perform construction, and power delivery. The position is site based, requires monthly travel to project sites, and may involve travel up to 100% and work in challenging weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Project Controls, or Project Management.
- 5–10 years of Project Control experience in solar, renewable energy, or power generation construction.
- Ability to travel to project sites monthly; the posting also states ability to travel up to 100%.
- Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, Primavera and/or Microsoft Project, Ecosys, Viewpoint, and document control programs.
- Effective oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of job costing.
- Ability to understand prints and contracts.
- Knowledge and understanding of required federal and state codes.
- Office mobility and ability to work in challenging weather conditions.
- Self-disciplined, motivated, self-sufficient problem solver who can work with limited direct supervision.
- Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
- Dedication to continual process improvement and ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Ecosys and/or Viewpoint software.
Responsibilities
- Perform and execute project controls functions.
- Understand project budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators, as well as self-perform construction, construction processes, cost coding, progress measurement, and overall project health monitoring.
- Lead the establishment of project phase codes and budgets in the company accounting system.
- Ensure project schedules align with project scope of work, execution plans and strategies, and revenue goals.
- Monitor project performance against the baseline plan and identify negative schedule or budget trends; support project execution teams with performance recovery.
- Monitor project cash position and drive timely accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Participate in project risk assessment and mitigation.
- Perform, train, and mentor delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end deliverables.
- Facilitate monthly Work in Progress reviews with Project Managers and company leaders.
- Review monthly cost-to-complete forecasts and ensure they align with performance trends and accurately represent projected cost at completion.
- Monitor project profit and loss status, job cost, and profitability; audit project job-cost and profitability status.
- Conduct internal audits of project accounting practices, including billing, accounts receivable follow-up, lien waivers, purchase order reconciliations, change orders, subcontract management, and contract requirements.
- Help project accounting teams collaborate, achieve common goals, and develop and implement consistent practices across business units.
- Collaborate with Business Unit Directors and Operations teams to achieve common goals.
- Facilitate project closeout and ensure subcontractor and vendor purchase orders are closed out.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid company holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with matching contribution.
- Eligible for a project bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
