Project Controls Analyst ( Project Controller)

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Provide relevant project information on a routine and as-needed basis to both operational management and project management, including profitability analysis (including the tracking of costs versus budget), detailed cost reports, charts and diagrams, etc.

· Generates, maintains, and provides adequate backup for management, internal and external accounting, and/or SOX requirements.

· Responsible for the maintenance and completeness of all customer and project folders (paper and electronic).

· Provide controls of projects in accordance with Primoris Policies and Procedures and all associated SOX approvals, processes and documentation.

· Participate in project meetings (project reviews, status meeting, progress review, etc.) along with project management.

· Analyze and provide financial insight and recommendations to operations and project. management. Assist in tracking the profitability and status of contracts and projects.

· Project accounting set-up at project initiation and close-out at project completion.

· Track statuses of POs and ensure timely, accurate billing by vendors.

· Update Viewpoint with latest project information including budget, change orders, assigned resources, etc.

· Run and review job cost reports on a weekly basis to ensure validity of charges and perform cost adjustments as necessary.

Educational & Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business management or accounting/finance preferred.

· Up to 3 years of directly related experience in cost accounting, scheduling, or project controls for construction projects.

· Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts, and techniques in project cost accounting and project financial controls.

· Proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

· Experience in the Utilities construction industry preferred.

· Experience using Viewpoint and/or EcoSys preferred.

· Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

· Effective oral and written communication skills as well as excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.

· Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver.