Senior Project Control Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Control Engineer based in United States.

As a Senior Project Control Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful financial and operational performance of large, complex projects from initiation through completion. Working in a collaborative remote environment, you will oversee project controls, forecasting, cost management, and performance reporting while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive informed business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes by delivering accurate financial insights, identifying risks, and supporting strategic planning. You'll contribute to high-impact initiatives in a dynamic setting where analytical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly valued. If you thrive on solving complex project challenges and delivering operational excellence, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Accountabilities:: Manage project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle, including project setup, financial tracking, invoicing support, accruals, forecasting, monthly projections, and closeout activities.

Collaborate with program managers and cross-functional teams, including finance, contracts, billing, subcontracts, and operations, to ensure business objectives, financial plans, and project goals are achieved.

Develop, maintain, and monitor Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), financial forecasts, and quarterly planning activities to support accurate project performance management.

Participate in project risk management by maintaining risk registers, assessing cost and schedule impacts, supporting contingency planning, and identifying mitigation strategies.

Analyze project performance through variance reporting, revenue, profitability, backlog, cash flow, and risk/opportunity assessments while validating financial data accuracy.

Prepare meaningful metrics, dashboards, and management reports that provide timely insights for project stakeholders and leadership.

Assess the financial impact of project changes, schedule adjustments, and evolving business requirements to support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

3–5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, financial planning, project management support, or a related discipline.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, forecasting tools, Power BI, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with project forecasting, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and performance monitoring.

Knowledge of project scheduling principles and risk management methodologies.

Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, Oracle EPM, Primavera, ERP systems, or Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies is considered an advantage.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to work independently while demonstrating leadership potential in a remote environment.

Must qualify as a U.S. Person.

Benefits

Remote full-time position within the United States.

Competitive salary ranging from $74,800 to $130,900 annually , based on experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Life insurance coverage.

Paid time off and company holidays.

Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and long-term growth.

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