Construction Project Controller - Earned Value & Cost

WTS Energy; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WTS Energy is seeking a Project Controller for a major transportation project in Renton, WA. The role focuses on project controls from an engineering/construction perspective, working with site teams to manage costs and schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a background in cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVM), with experience in large infrastructure or EPC projects and proficiency in Excel, JD Edwards, and Vision CPM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in engineering project controls, cost engineering, or construction cost management on large infrastructure/EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of project cost control principles, forecasting, estimating, earned value management (EVM), and cost performance analysis.
• Experience monitoring project budgets, procurement commitments, quantities, and cost trends.
• Ability to analyze cost and schedule performance, identify variances, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control, budget monitoring, cash flow forecasting, and CAPEX/OPEX reporting, aligning with approved budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, procurement, and finance to monitor progress, reconcile costs, and provide reporting for decision-making.
• Track project performance by comparing planned vs. actual costs, milestones, and procurement; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Review and validate contractor payment applications, purchase orders, change orders, and contract variations for accurate cost allocation and compliance.

Skills

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

JD Edwards

Vision CPM

Cost performance analysis

Education

Engineering or related technical degree

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

JD Edwards

Vision CPM

Job description

WTS Energy is seeking a Project Controller for a major transportation project in Renton, WA. The role focuses on project controls from an engineering/construction perspective, working with site teams to manage costs and schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a background in cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVM), with experience in large infrastructure or EPC projects and proficiency in Excel, JD Edwards, and Vision CPM.