Project Controller

Project Controller

The Project Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of large-scale, high-impact projects. This position is responsible for overseeing budgeting, cost management, reporting, and forecasting while working in close collaboration with Project Managers, the Regional Controller, Contractors, and the Finance Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

In a leadership capacity, the Project Controller manages and mentors Project Accountant(s), guiding accounting administration, cost tracking, audit support, and compliance. The role requires providing strategic financial insights, anticipating risks, and supporting profitability objectives in alignment with both project goals and organizational strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Accountant(s), Business Unit Leader (BUL), and Regional Controller (RC) as a key strategic advisor.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting, including risk and opportunity assessments.
• Support the annual 3-Year Business Planning process in collaboration with project and client teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Project Controls & Analysis

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all financial matters with the Project Team, Regional Controller, and Family of Companies.
• Lead monthly performance reviews (MSR) and conduct fee analysis.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level performance summaries and forecasts to leadership.
• Monitor insurance programs, labor productivity, and cost structures; communicate financial impacts to leadership.
• Ensure accurate project setup, including cost codes and rate structures.
• Track stored materials, OFCI equipment, and insurance-related documentation.
• Oversee risk, reserves, incentives, and savings analysis for the project.

Operational Excellence

• Manage cash flow and collections, implementing corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.
• Provide financial support in subcontractor default situations.
• Collaborate with the Self-Perform Controller and other internal stakeholders.
• Produce ad hoc and specialized financial reports as needed.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop Project Accountant(s), setting performance expectations, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide expert guidance on complex financial matters and promote proactive problem-solving.
• Travel to various job sites and provide onsite collaboration with project team and key stakeholders approximately 2 weeks per month.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (audit/tax focus welcome).
• Minimum 6+ years in operational accounting, preferably within the construction or advanced manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of contractual, legal, and commercial terms for large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated financial acumen in equipment utilization, capital decisions, and profitability analysis.
• Proficient in construction accounting systems; Oracle EPM experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, capable of managing large and complex workbooks.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience presenting consolidated project financials to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel approximately two weeks per month for onsite collaboration required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.