Project Controller

Gilbane Building Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Training opportunities through Gilbane University

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Philadelphia is seeking a Project Controller to oversee financial management for major projects. The successful candidate will lead project accounting, ensure compliance with company standards, and train teams on best practices. This role requires 8-10 years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Gilbane values inclusivity and offers training opportunities through Gilbane University. A competitive compensation package includes health benefits and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a related field.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and support project teams in accounting procedures.
• Supervise and train direct reports on processes.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of project forecasts.
• Assist in financial closing and risk analysis.
• Evaluate change management for inconsistencies.
• Monitor key indicators for managing risk.
• Assist with monthly Work in Process (WIP).
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Aid in communicating department strategy.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to learn construction management software

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Project Controller

Job Locations: US-PA-Philadelphia

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Project Controller to lead all financial administration and fiscal management aspects of a mega project, or multiple large/mid-size projects while ensuring all team members are following Gilbane financial policies and procedures and communicating any potential profitability or risks to leadership.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters and demonstrate the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supports project teams in all project accounting procedures
• Supervises and trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks; manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Ensures accuracy and completion of project forecast
• Assists in the financial closing process including development of risk and opportunity analysis
• Works and acts as an independent accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Evaluates change management for inconsistencies and risk impacts on projects
• Monitors key indicators for managing and analyzing risk projects while keeping Accounting Manager and or Business Controller informed on any noted concerns
• Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP)
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Qualifications

Experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software

Salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

EEO Statement

Gilbane is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.