Data Center Project Controller: Budget & Forecast Lead

Spencer Ogden; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) vesting

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO from day one

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of a large-scale data center construction project in Provo, Utah.

You'll develop budgets, track costs, manage cost-to-complete, and produce weekly and monthly reports while coordinating with project management and corporate finance. The role involves driving forecasts and ensuring robust internal controls on a major construction program.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in project accounting, construction finance, or project controls.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and financial modeling.
• Experience with JDE, SAP or EcoSys.
• Understanding of construction contracts and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and forecasts.
• Track labor, material, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Manage cost-to-complete projections and variances.
• Support Work Breakdown Structure setup and accurate cost coding.
• Produce weekly and monthly cost, cash-flow and performance reports.
• Lead financial forecasting with project and construction managers.
• Track change orders, contracts, invoicing, receivables and retainage.
• Support monthly job reviews and project risk-register updates.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and construction accounting standards.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction finance

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/construction management or related field

Tools

JDE

SAP

EcoSys

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of a large-scale data center construction project in Provo, Utah.

You'll develop budgets, track costs, manage cost-to-complete, and produce weekly and monthly reports while coordinating with project management and corporate finance. The role involves driving forecasts and ensuring robust internal controls on a major construction program.