Director, Project Controls

TeraWatt Infrastructure

. Serve as the primary audit, controls, and financial partner for Terawatt’s Site Delivery organization .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, financial analysis, and construction accounting principles, with a strong ability to manage large-scale capital project budgets and deliver actionable insights through advanced data visualization. Proficient in overseeing project schedules and ensuring compliance with AIA billing processes and construction standards.

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Project Controls ManagementFinancial AnalysisConstruction Accounting PrinciplesAdvanced Excel SkillsAIA Billing Processes

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Hard Skills

Budget BuildingCost/Schedule AuditCapital Project ManagementData ModelingVariance VisualizationSchedule Variance AnalysisCritical-Path AnalysisCash-Flow ProjectionsChange-Order ReviewBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent JudgmentCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreYardiNetSuiteMRISage 300 CRESmartsheetData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPCCAPSPPMPCAPMAACE Credentials

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementFP&AEPC/GC ContractingRenewable EnergyUtility-Scale Power GenerationEV Charging InfrastructureHeavy Civil ConstructionCommercial Construction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary audit, controls, and financial partner for Terawatt’s Site Delivery organization
Bridge construction operations and corporate finance through project controls and FP&A-level rigor
Audit and reconcile project budgets, commitments, actual spend, WIP, and forecast at completion across active development sites
Categorize budget variances by root cause and oversee project change-order review and approval processes
Partner with FP&A and Accounting to reconcile site-level actuals and prepare corporate reporting
Oversee development draw requests and review/coding of monthly contractor pay applications using AIA G702/G703 standards and lien waivers
Assist with cash-flow projections and draw schedules
Ensure budget, contract, and schedule discrepancies are addressed, escalated, and closed on schedule
Own and maintain the Plan of Record in Smartsheet as the trusted source for project schedules
Design processes for near-real-time schedule updates and lead weekly project reviews
Conduct schedule variance and critical-path analyses and flag risks early
Partner with Supply Chain/Procurement to monitor long-lead equipment deliveries and protect key milestones
Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and prepare board-level and executive reporting packages
Develop Site Delivery SOPs, RACI assignments, and playbook documentation
Initiate cost and schedule benchmarking based on audit findings
Design and deliver project-controls training for new hires
Maintain unified budget and schedule communications across Finance, Sales, BD, Technology, and Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
9+ years of progressive experience in project controls, cost/schedule audit, capital project management, and/or financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance/cost accounting for complex capital projects
Experience with construction accounting principles, project finance mechanics, AIA billing processes (G702/G703 standards), lien waivers, and EPC/GC contracting structures
Advanced-level budget building and tracking for large-scale capital project budgets at line-item and portfolio levels
Advanced Excel skills, including data modeling and variance visualization
Experience with modern construction and financial software platforms such as Procore, Yardi, NetSuite, MRI, or Sage 300 CRE
Ability to translate complex financial and schedule variance data into actionable advice for non-finance operational partners
Experience using data visualization tools and dashboards for communication and reporting
Ability to exercise independent judgment and clearly deliver variance or audit findings under pressure
Exceptional attention to detail and curiosity to identify root causes in schedule logic and line-item actuals
Ability to get project managers and external vendors to adopt and follow processes
Ability to take ownership and navigate ambiguity in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Background in EV charging infrastructure, utility-scale power generation, data centers, renewable energy, or heavy civil/commercial construction preferred
Professional certifications such as CCP, CCA, PSP, PMP, CAPM, or AACE credentials preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Performance-based incentives, where applicable
Equal-opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation for the job application, interview process, or essential job functions