Project Controller - Traveler

Gilbane Building Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Project Controller to lead all financial administration and fiscal management on a mega project or multiple large projects, with regular travel to Houston and San Antonio sites. You will guide project accounting, forecasting, and risk analysis to ensure profitability and adherence to Gilbane policies.

You will mentor teams, communicate progress to leadership, and support a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence across projects in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in project accounting on large commercial construction projects.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supports project teams in all project accounting procedures.
• Supervises and trains direct reports; manages workload and performance.
• Ensures accuracy and completion of project forecast.
• Assists in the financial closing process including risk and opportunity analysis.
• Acts as Independent Accountant during forecast meetings to mitigate risk.
• Evaluates change management for inconsistencies and risk impacts.
• Monitors indicators for managing risk projects and informs leadership.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Project Controller - Traveler

Job Locations: US-TX-Houston | US-TX-San Antonio

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. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects across Texas and requires regular travel to project sites.

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!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or any other roles.

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.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

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 as well as demonstrating 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 project accounting on commercial construction projects valued at 100M or larger
• 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 to 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/401(k) 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.

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.