Project Controller – Transportation

Overview

In this role, you will support financial and change management across transportation projects from planning to construction. You’ll work with project managers to keep budgets, schedules, and contracts aligned with the baseline plans. You’ll apply financial analytics and earned value practices to flag risks and help optimize performance. This position places you within a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, resilient, and efficient transportation infrastructure. You’ll gain exposure to cradle-to-grave project control in a global engineering firm that values impactful, community-centered work.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMs to establish budgets, WBS, and baseline cost/schedule plans
• Develop and update forecasts (EAC, ETC, cash flow)
• Support change orders and amendments ensuring alignment with budget/schedule
• Set up new projects in the financial system
• Monitor financial risks and variances to safeguard profitability
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to track labor, productivity, and performance
• Bridge technical leads and PMs to align staffing with budget and constraints
• Manage monthly invoicing, review WIP and AR for timely revenue
• Support sub-consultant agreements and cost reconciliation against prime contract
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and ISO
• Prepare and present financial results and risk assessments
• Understand contract types and their impact on revenue and risk
• Maintain audit-ready project files and defensible documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office, advanced Excel; experience with Oracle or similar ERP

Key requirements

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Accounting, or Business (minimum)
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle or similar)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivots, XLOOKUP, etc.)
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control
• Understanding of contract types (Lump Sum, Time & Materials, Cost Plus)
• Ability to maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation
• Strong attention to detail and financial analysis capability

• collaboration
• problem solving
• attention to detail
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Budgeting and cost control
• Forecasting (EAC/ETC)

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