Project Control Specialist-Corporate

Job Summary:

The Project Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing the financial and schedule controls of assigned projects to ensure accurate forecasting cost management and timely delivery. This role partners closely with Project Managers and Operations leadership to provide clear visibility into project performance risks schedule and financial outcomes from project initiation through close-out.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop monitor and manage the cost-loaded Project Baseline Schedule.
• Partner with the Finance team for project financial controls including budgets forecasts cost tracking and revenue recognition.
• Establish and maintain project control structures (cost codes WBS billing milestones and reporting frameworks)
• Prepare and analyze cost-to-complete (CTC) earned value cash flow and margin forecasts
• Partner with Project Managers to proactively identify financial and schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Review and approve project cost transactions accruals and commitments for accuracy and compliance in partnership with the Finance team.
• Develop and track project schedules and budgets
• Oversee customer billings progress claims retainage and change order financial impacts
• Support schedule integration with financial forecasting in collaboration with Project Schedulers
• Work closely with project teams to develop and provide real-time data on work being accomplished and costs compared to the plan
• Prepare monthly project reviews executive dashboards project financial metrics and variance analyses in addition to weekly reviews.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms company policies and accounting standards (ASC 606 percentage-of-completion)
• Support audits claims and dispute resolution by providing detailed financial and schedule documentation
• Lead project close-out activities including final cost reconciliation and lessons learned
• Identify trends and take actions to address cost or schedule risks early
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Engineering or related field
• 5 years of project controls project accounting or project finance experience in EPC construction or infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting forecasting and project lifecycle management
• Experience working with project management and financial systems (e.g. Oracle SAP Viewpoint Deltek Procore Financials)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience developing resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules (preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing procurement lead times and commissioning activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting renewable energy utility-scale or heavy civil projects
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and schedule-driven forecasting
• Knowledge of EPC contract structures (lump sum cost-plus T&M)
• Experience with Power BI or financial reporting dashboards
• CPA CMA or PMP certification (preferred not required)

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Onsite in office
• Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• May require overtime nights or weekends based on project needs

Location: Location specific

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer