On-Site Construction Project Controller – Growth & Benefits

Bachner Electro USA, Inc.; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bachner Electro USA, Inc. in Duncan, SC, seeks a detail-oriented Construction Project Controller to oversee project financial performance, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and WIP reporting on-site in Duncan, SC.

You will partner with project managers, operations, procurement, and accounting to maintain accurate project financials and support profitability, including month-end close activities related to WIP and project costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience in construction accounting, project financial management, or project controls, including hands-on month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, construction revenue recognition, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of AP, AR, progress billing, retainage, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and investigate financial discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project budgets, cost codes, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual costs and purchase commitments against budgets; investigate variances and identify potential cost overruns.
• Review labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accurate project and cost code allocation.
• Partner with project managers to validate project progress, update estimated costs to complete, and assess projected profit margins.
• Track change orders and their impact on contract values, budgets, revenue, and profitability.
• Prepare project financial reports highlighting performance, risks, and recommended corrective actions.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage Construction Management

Job description

Bachner Electro USA, Inc. in Duncan, SC, seeks a detail-oriented Construction Project Controller to oversee project financial performance, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and WIP reporting on-site in Duncan, SC.

You will partner with project managers, operations, procurement, and accounting to maintain accurate project financials and support profitability, including month-end close activities related to WIP and project costs.