Project Controls, Senior Manager

GeoStabilization International (GSI) Access Limited and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization landslide repair grouting and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North Americas largest fleet of spider excavators delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard founded in 2024 unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail bridge railing highway signage fencing and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses we are driven by innovation extreme ownership technical excellence and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

This is a strategic leadership role for an exceptional executive who combines deep construction controls expertise with the vision and courage to institutionalize enterprise-wide financial governance. Youll report directly to our Director of Finance and serve as the single source of truth for portfolio controls across a multi-billion-dollar construction business operating across multiple regions.

You wont just maintain the status quoyoull architect the scalable technology-enabled controls framework that allows GSI to grow margin-protected and de-risk our portfolio through advanced forecasting rigorous change management and crystal-clear financial visibility. This role sits at the intersection of extreme ownership mission-driven execution and strategic problem-solving.

• Design enforce and continuously optimize the standardized project controls model policies and procedures across all GSI construction portfolios and business units
• Deliver executive-grade financial reporting that translates complex multi-project data into actionable dashboards variance analyses and strategic recommendations for the C-suite Board and JV partners
• Lead the evaluation selection and deployment of next-generation enterprise controls systems and AI-driven forecasting toolsnot just incremental improvements but step-change advantages in predictive accuracy

• Guarantee the integrity of WIP processes revenue recognition accuracy and margin tracking across the segment in strict compliance with accounting standards
• Act as the final internal authority and strategic advisor on high-value change orders contract modifications and claimsmaximizing recovery and protecting project profitability
• Conduct quantitative portfolio risk assessments (Monte Carlo contingency analysis) to proactively mitigate macro-level financial risks and optimize capital allocation

• Build mentor and scale a high-performing project controls teamdeveloping the next generation of controls leaders
• Partner strategically with Project Executives Operations VPs Estimating and Corporate Accounting to embed financial discipline into project execution
• Drive macro cash flow optimization by managing segment-wide WIP AR aging and AP scheduling with measurable working capital impact

Youre an outcomes-driven executive with the rare combination of deep technical construction controls mastery and genuine leadership presence. You bring:

• 8 years of progressive construction project controls portfolio management or project accountingwith proven track record of moving the needle on cost schedule and margin outcomes
• 35 years of dedicated leadership/people-management experience with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams
• Mastery of diverse construction contract structures (Lump Sum Unit Price Cost-Plus GMP) and construction law; deep expertise in claim mitigation and complex job costing

• Power-user proficiency in enterprise ERPs (Viewpoint Vista SAP Oracle) and advanced controls/scheduling software (Primavera P6 Cleopatra Enterprise EcoSys)
• Advanced business intelligence skills (Power BI Tableau advanced Excel) and comfort with emerging AI/analytics platforms
• Intellectual curiosity about technologyyou evaluate tools for business impact not feature lists

• Exceptional executive presence with proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at C-level and Board
• Change leadership: you dont just adapt to organizational shifts you drive them with conviction and bring teams along
• Communication excellence: you distill complex financial data into clear narratives that move decisions
• Resilience and adaptability: you thrive in complex environments and maintain strategic clarity under pressure

• Heavy civil geotechnical infrastructure or specialty construction background with exposure to portfolios exceeding $500M annual volume
• Professional certifications: CCP (Certified Cost Professional) EVP (Earned Value Professional) PMP or CPA/CMA
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Finance or Accounting; MBA highly desirable
• Hands-on experience with quantitative risk analysis Monte Carlo simulations and advanced forecasting methodologies