Project Controller

Middlesex Corp.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral program

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation, a leading heavy civil contractor, seeks a Project Controller in Norwalk, CT to drive the financial success of multimillion-dollar highway and bridge projects from pre-construction through completion.

You will lead project controls, reporting, month-end close, WIP, earned value, risk and change management, and ensure contract compliance while coordinating with project teams to align field progress with financial data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance or related field.
• Experience in financial and data analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Able to access construction site environments.
• Strong communication to all levels of the organization.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead project control functions and ensure policy compliance.
• Produce financial and executory status reports with stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end close, WIP, and audit preparations.
• Apply Earned Value Management and forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with project teams on cost, risk, and cash flow.
• Manage invoicing and revenue reporting for projects.
• Ensure contract, subcontract and change order processes.
• Maintain organized documentation and timely communication.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics/Business Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel Pivot Tables

V-lookup

Power BI

Vista

HeavyJob

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

As a Project Controller you will play a critical role in the overall the successful and timely delivery of complex multimillion-dollar fast-track, complex heavy-civil, highway and bridge projects from pre-construction stage through project execution and completion. Along with managing construction project controls and business operation functions.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance for project control functions and works cooperatively with project management team to proactively ensure adherence to company policy’s, processes and procedures including reporting requirements of, project finance, quality control, safety, schedule, risk, contract administration, and document control.
• Work closely with corporate finance executives, project controls manager, construction project management staff and other relevant stakeholders to produce high quality financial and executory status reports.
• Oversee and finalize completion of month-end close, financial reports, work in process (WIP) schedule, internal and external audit preparations to sustain project level organizational processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates clear comprehension of Earned Value Management and construction forecasting concepts and can effectively integrate with multiple organizational disciplines to acquire information required for accurate reporting.
• Exhibits a commitment to acquire a competent working knowledge of project field operations to more clearly corelate field work progress with financial data reporting.
• Drives for continuous improvement and is a proponent for positive improvements to organizational systems, process and procedures relating to project controls reporting.
• Leads project forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to verify cost and revenue forecasting.
• Participates in the management of projects CPM schedule to accurately monitor and validate field work progress corelates with financial data reporting and identify potential workforce or other resource demands to convey these necessities.
• Manages project costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and recommend cost adjustments are review and monitor for accuracy.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate, identify, quantify, and monitor financial risks and opportunities.
• Participates in the management of project invoicing and revenue collection and reporting monthly project cash flow projections.
• Displays a comprehension of project prime contract, subcontracts, change order management, including insurance, taxes, and labor laws.
• Earns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Maintains highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Review monitor and provide accurate compliance status reporting relating to; scheduling, QA/QC, HR, Safety, Financial and other company, contractual and statutory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree or experience. Experience in financial and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
• Preferred Experience Utilizing: Excel Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, Power BI, Vista, HeavyJob.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and summarize information and communicate data to all levels of the organization including executive management confidently and professionally.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Necessary Attributes

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the success of the fleet department.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.

• medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents
• employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• top-tier 401k with matching
• tuition reimbursement
• industry leading referral program
• generous paid time off

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.