Construction Project Controller

Brightline West Trains; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Las Vegas is seeking a professional to manage project cost estimation and financial risk for construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of experience in Infrastructure, Transportation, or Real Estate Construction. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $155,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Infrastructure, Transportation, or Real Estate Construction.
• Demonstrated project cost control skills.
• Experience with project controls related to cost, scheduling, and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of project cost estimation.
• Support the development of cost management policies and metrics.
• Coordinate input from Contract Management Specialists on project costs.

Skills

Cost control skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of document management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Aconex

NetSuite

SAGE/Timberline

Procore

PMWeb

MSPS

Job description

Overview

Come shape the future of American travel by joining the Brightline West team. We are reimagining greener, better, and faster train travel. Brightline West connects Las Vegas and Southern California with a high-speed, electric passenger rail system that reaches speeds of more than 186 miles per hour over a 218-mile corridor.

We are looking for talented individuals to join Brightline West, sharing a pioneering mindset to build something first of its kind and redefining the future of American travel.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Construction Management project team, lead the development, preparation, and maintenance of project cost estimation, construction cost accounting, cost control, financial risk management, and contingency determination and management, incorporating current best practices used in construction and transportation infrastructure industries.
• Ensure integration of cost practices and methods; support the development of cost management policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate input from Contract Management Specialists and Construction Managers on areas impacting project costs and budget.
• Participate in risk evaluation sessions or preconstruction reviews for major capital construction projects/programs in coordination with risk management and construction management teams.
• Manage activities with input from relevant parties and obtain approval from the Project Director on areas impacting development and construction projects.
• Work with the VP Capital Projects to prepare monthly project and construction management reports and coordinate the processing of payments to contractors and vendors.

Required and Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA designation preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Infrastructure, Transportation, or Real Estate Construction preferred.
• Demonstrated project cost control skills.
• Experience with Aconex, NetSuite, SAGE/Timberline, Procore, PMWeb, and MSPS.
• Experience with project controls related to cost, scheduling, and estimating at a project level.
• Extremely detail-oriented with knowledge of document management processes.

Employment details

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Salary: $115,000 – $155,000, plus benefits. Salary varies by experience, education, budget, project, and location.

Equal Opportunity

DXE Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DXE Management, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussions about potential accommodations.

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