Project Controller

Pond & Company; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pond & Company in Bogotá is seeking a Project Controller to join the Energy team. You will monitor project costs, schedules, budgets, and performance to support forecasting, reporting, and controls for U.S.-based projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in project controls or related fields, with advanced Excel, Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong analytical abilities to drive profitability and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, PM, finance or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in project controls, PM, finance or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and cost tracking.
• Experience with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Knowledge of EVM, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Support project setup for revenue recognition, billing and invoicing.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports with PMs.
• Monitor costs, budgets, schedules and performance for variances.
• Analyze financial data and advise on profitability.
• Prepare cost reports and performance summaries for management.
• Assist with project kick-off meetings and minutes.
• Help with document prep, cost allocation and tracking.
• Review invoices and assist billing and payments.
• Support close-out with final cost reviews and subcontractor payments.
• Track multiple projects and keep controls data up to date.
• Coordinate with PMs, teams, clients and subs to resolve issues.
• Maintain program controls procedures and dashboards.

Skills

Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Cost control

Budget tracking

Analytics

Communication

Multi-project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

Pond is seeking a Project Controller to join our growing Energy team in Bogotá, Colombia. In this role, you will support project teams working on engineering and construction-related projects for clients across the United States by monitoring project costs, schedules, budgets, and performance. You will work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to support accurate forecasting, financial reporting, and effective project controls.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of related experience in project controls, project management, finance, engineering, or a similar field. This is an excellent opportunity to develop project controls expertise while supporting multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the successful financial and operational management of projects.

• Support project setup and verify information required for accurate revenue recognition, billing, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, schedules, and performance to identify variances, trends, and potential risks.
• Analyze project financial data and provide updates and recommendations to support project profitability.
• Prepare cost reports, project performance summaries, presentations, and budget updates for management review.
• Support project kick-off meetings by preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and coordinating project information.
• Assist with project document preparation, cost allocation, financial tracking, and administrative coordination.
• Review and process invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assist with billing and payment activities.
• Support project close-out activities, including final cost reviews and verification of subcontractor payments.
• Track multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining accurate and up-to-date project controls information.
• Coordinate with project managers, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to support project execution and resolve administrative or financial issues.
• Implement and maintain program controls procedures to help ensure projects meet established cost, budget, schedule, and program requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project controls dashboards, reports, and tracking tools.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure compliance with applicable company procedures and client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of related professional experience in project controls, project management, cost tracking, financial reporting, or a similar environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and project cost tracking.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project for project scheduling and tracking.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, project performance measurement, and cost control practices.
• Basic understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, accrual accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and project performance data.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, present findings, and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements

• English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required to effectively support U.S.-based projects, teams, and clients.
• Must be comfortable communicating directly with U.S.-based colleagues, participating in project meetings, and discussing project costs, schedules, and performance in English.
• Ability to prepare and review project reports, financial documentation, meeting minutes, and presentations in English.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based projects, international teams, or clients is preferred.
• Experience developing or maintaining project controls dashboards and reporting tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering, construction, or professional-services project environments is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to coordinate with U.S.-based teams across time zones.
• Must be proactive, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
• Primarily office-based position requiring regular computer use.