Construction Project Controller
Construction Project Controller
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About Us
Hughes Marino is a global corporate real estate advisory firm that has represented companies on tens of thousands of projects helping them develop and execute winning corporate real estate strategies. We specialize in representing occupiers of real estate in lease negotiations and structuring owner-user acquisitions construction and project management portfolio management lease auditing lease administration capital markets and facility management.
We are proud to be one of the most award-winning companies in the country having been named the #1 Best Place to Work in the Nation by Fortune magazine #2 Top Company Culture in the Nation by Entrepreneur and the #1 Best Place to Work by local business journals in many of our office locations. For more information on Hughes Marinos dynamic culture please visit our Hughes Marino blog Instagram Facebook and YouTube.
Were on the lookout for an exceptional Project Controller to join the Hughes Marino Orange County team and wed love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical financial role in the success of high-profile commercial construction projects.
This role will provide valuable oversight of project budgets and financial health working alongside top project managers and executives and supporting clients in achieving well-run cost-efficient projects. They also appreciate the balance of independent work and strong team support that defines our culture.
We offer a competitive salary excellent benefits employee perks and a long-term career opportunity as a valued member of the Hughes Marino team.
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers to develop manage and maintain project budgets and forecasts across multiple concurrent construction projects.
- Track and review project costs change orders and invoices for accuracy and alignment with contracts.
- Monitor financial performance of active projects and proactively flag variances or cost concerns.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and client-facing budget updates.
- Manage financial close-out processes including reconciliations final reporting and documentation.
- Review leases and work letters for financial terms related to construction and reimbursement.
- Maintain proposal and contract logs and assist in the management of funding draw requests and Tenant Improvement allowance tracking.
- Coordinate with project managers and clients to support monthly invoicing cash flow management and client requests.
- Compensation ranges from $80000-$110000 depending on skills experience and qualifications. This range includes based salary only and is not reflective of total compensation package. The range is a good faith estimate and Hughes Marino reserves the right to make adjustments based on candidates work experience location and skills.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of project budgeting cost tracking and reporting.
- Familiarity with commercial construction project workflows and vendor invoicing processes.
- Experience working with project management software Excel and financial tracking tools.
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple financial workstreams at once.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams and client stakeholders.
- Previous experience supporting or overseeing construction budgets is preferred.
- Experience with lease terms and Tenant Improvement allowance tracking is a plus.
Qualifications
- Must be a local candidate and will be based out of our beautiful Orange County office if selected.
- This position involves a combination of in-office and occasional onsite work.
- Bachelors degree in finance construction management accounting or a related field preferred.
- 37 years of relevant experience in a financial project controls or construction administration role.
- Excellent communication skills and a polished professional presence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial management systems.
Employment Type
Contract
