Senior Project Controls Specialist – Site Based

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. Lead and mentor Project Controllers and Coordinators .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Controls, including cost control analysis, forecasting, and change management within the Solar and Renewable Energy sectors. Proficient in utilizing project management software and tools to ensure project performance aligns with financial and operational goals.

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Project Control ExperienceEcosys Software ProficiencyCost Control AnalysisProject ManagementEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost Control AnalysisForecastingChange ManagementJob CostingProject SetupProject CloseoutP&L MonitoringBudget EstablishmentSchedule MonitoringRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Discipline

Tools & Technologies

EcosysViewpointExcelMS OfficePrimaveraMS ProjectDocument Control Programs

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject ControlsSolar EnergyRenewable EnergyPower GenerationFederal CodesState Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor Project Controllers and Coordinators
Develop processes and provide training
Perform project setup, progress reporting, cost control analysis, forecasting, change management, contingency management, and project closeout
Perform and execute project controls functions
Establish project phase codes and budgets in the company accounting system
Ensure project schedules align with scope of work, execution plan/strategy, and revenue goals
Monitor project performance against baseline plans
Identify negative schedule and budget performance trends and support 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 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 accurate project cost-at-completion forecasts
Monitor P&L status, job cost, and profitability of projects
Audit project accounting practices, including billing, AR follow-up, lien waivers, PO reconciliations, change orders, subcontract management, and contract requirements
Collaborate with project accounting teams, Business Unit Directors, and Operations teams
Facilitate project closeout and subcontractor/vendor purchase order closeout
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Management
5-10 years of Project Control experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation Construction
Ability to travel to project sites monthly
Experience with Ecosys and/or Viewpoint software
Proficient in Excel, MS Office, Primavera and/or MS Project, Ecosys, Viewpoint, and Document Control programs
Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
Understands job costing
Ability to understand prints and contract
Knows and understands the required federal and state codes
Office mobility
Ability to travel up to 100%
Ability to work in challenging weather conditions
Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver
Able to quickly adjust to changing priorities
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Dedication to continual process improvement
Able to perform duties in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution
Project Bonus eligible
Pay Equity