Manager of Project Controls

Quanta Services, Inc.; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TruAnchor, a TruAnchor subsidiary of Quanta Services, is seeking a Manager, Project Controls to lead a centralized support function in St. Louis, MO.

You will own data quality, invoicing timeliness, and standardized processes across units, guiding a team of administrative professionals and collaborating with field and accounting teams. The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership, and a track record of implementing repeatable controls to scale operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls, business administration, accounting operations, or similar.
• Supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Experience in centralized/shared-services environments preferred.
• Experience in utility construction or field services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data across units.
• Set data entry standards, validation checks, and reconciliation routines.
• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports for leadership.
• Build dashboards to track project and unit performance.
• Manage invoicing accuracy and timeliness across units.
• Oversee AP processes and three-way matching with POs and receipts.
• Monitor AR aging and coordinate collections.
• Build forecasting models for costs, revenue, and admin spend.
• Lead a team of administrative staff and standardize processes across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Process standardization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Job description

About Us

TruAnchor is a dedicated utility services partner committed to extending the life and value of essential infrastructure. We deliver an integrated suite of solutions including detailed inspections, structural remediation, underground evaluations, renewable systems O&M support, and full‑service meter replacement programs. Our work helps communities and utilities operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Join us in strengthening the infrastructure that powers everyday life.

About this Role

Manager, Project Controls

Centralized Business Support Function

ABOUT TRUANCHOR

TruAnchor is a specialty utility contractor and a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), a Fortune 200 company and the leading provider of infrastructure solutions for the electric power, natural gas, and communications industries across North America.

TruAnchor specializes in asset management for utility customers, including wood pole and steel lattice tower inspection and life extension, renewable inspection and maintenance, natural gas and stray electricity surveys, and AMR/AMI meter exchange programs. Our teams operate across the country, providing mission‑critical services that keep the electric grid and utility infrastructure reliable and safe.

As we grow, we are making targeted investments in the systems and people that support our field teams. This role strengthens the financial and administrative backbone that keeps our operations accurate, compliant, and efficient across every business unit.

Department: Project Controls / Business Operations

Reports To: Sr. Business Manager

Classification: Exempt

Travel: Up to 15%, occasional

Location: St. Louis, MO (centralized function)

Direct Reports: Multiple administrative staff

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager of Project Controls leads a centralized business support function that serves every TruAnchor business unit. You own the accuracy of operational and financial data, the timeliness of invoicing, and the consistency of administrative processes across service lines. You manage a team of administrative professionals working in multiple functions and standardize how they deliver.

This role reports to the Sr. Business Manager. You act as the connective tissue between field operations, accounting, and leadership. You turn fragmented, business‑unit‑specific practices into repeatable, auditable procedures that scale as the company grows. The right candidate combines hands‑on financial and administrative expertise with the leadership skills to build process and develop a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Accuracy & Reporting

• Own the accuracy and integrity of operational and financial data across all business units.
• Establish and enforce data entry standards, validation checks, and reconciliation routines.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies at the source, working with field and accounting teams.
• Prepare and distribute recurring operational and financial reports for leadership.
• Build dashboards and tracking tools that give leadership visibility into project and business‑unit performance.

Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

• Ensure client invoicing is accurate, complete, and issued on schedule across all business units.
• Monitor invoicing cycle times and hold business units accountable to billing timelines.
• Track outstanding balances, coordinate collections follow‑up, and maintain AR aging reports.
• Reconcile billing against contract terms, work completed, and purchase orders.
• Resolve billing disputes and payment discrepancies with customers.

Accounts Payable & Procedure Adherence

• Enforce AP procedures and standardize them across all business units.
• Oversee vendor invoice processing, three‑way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Audit AP transactions for policy compliance and proper coding.
• Maintain vendor records, payment schedules, and approval workflows.
• Support month‑end and period‑end close activities.

Forecasting & Financial Support

• Build and maintain forecasting models for project costs, revenue, and administrative spend.
• Support budget development and monitor actuals against budget across business units.
• Provide leadership with variance analysis and the drivers behind it.
• Contribute financial and operational inputs to planning and resource allocation decisions.

Inventory & Asset Reconciliation

• Reconcile inventory records against physical counts and system data.
• Track consumable and equipment inventory used across field operations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances and reporting gaps.
• Coordinate with field and fleet teams on asset tracking and lifecycle records.

Team Leadership & Administrative Operations

• Manage administrative direct reports across multiple functions and business units.
• Set performance expectations, provide coaching, and develop staff capability.
• Standardize administrative deliverables, templates, and processes across the organization.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and records administration support as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross‑functional administrative and project controls matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative workflows and reduce manual, error‑prone steps.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Expertise

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting practices.
• Experience with invoicing, billing reconciliation, and collections processes.
• Familiarity with forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of inventory and asset reconciliation practices.
• Experience in utility, construction, or field services environments strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to build and standardize processes across multiple teams or business units.
• Leadership skills with experience managing and developing direct reports.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to present data to leadership.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, multi‑priority environment across service lines and geographies.
• Discretion when handling sensitive financial and personnel matters.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficient in Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with ERP, accounting, and payroll systems (e.g., NetSuite) preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls, business administration, accounting operations, or a similar role.
• Supervisory experience with direct reports across one or more functional areas.

Preferred

• Experience in a centralized or shared‑services support function.
• Experience in utility construction, electric power, or a similar field services industry.
• 7+ years of combined relevant experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This role is primarily office‑based with occasional travel to business unit or field locations. Physical requirements include:

• Stationary position: frequently (office‑based work).
• Occasional travel to field and business unit sites.
• Lift/carry: less than 20 lbs.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Quanta Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.