Project Controls Administrator

Calista Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brice Incorporated in Alaska is seeking a Project Controls Administrator to lead project financial administration across multiple projects and business units, ensuring cost control, forecasting, and data integrity.

The role partners with project management, operations, and accounting to implement standardized processes, provide financial guidance, and deliver accurate WIP, EAC, and revenue forecasts while supporting annual budgeting and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, construction accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with WIP reporting and EAC forecasting.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting and financial tracking.
• Experience with ERP/project management systems such as Viewpoint Spectrum or HeavyJob/HCSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead project setup and cost tracking within ERP and project management systems.
• Maintain and improve project setup standards, workflows, and controls.
• Administer project controls systems, including user access and data integrity.
• Execute cost tracking, ensuring alignment of budgets, commitments, costs and forecasts.
• Manage cost structures, codes, and phase adjustments.
• Analyze financial data, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide financial guidance and reporting to project teams.
• Lead accounts receivable and billing activities, including invoicing and collections support.
• Administer subcontract financial processes and intercompany billing.
• Develop and maintain WIP, EAC forecasts, revenue forecasts and project reports.
• Support annual budgeting, long-range planning, and pipeline forecasting.
• Lead year-end closeout activities and ensure GL alignment.

Skills

Project controls

Construction accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost management

WIP reporting

EAC forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Viewpoint Spectrum

HeavyJob/HCSS

Job description

Brice Incorporated

Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Controls Administrator is responsible for leading project financial administration, cost control execution, and system integrity across multiple projects and business units. This position executes and maintains project controls processes including job setup, cost tracking, billing, forecasting, financial reporting, and project closeout activities. The Project Controls Administrator serves as a key partner between project management, operations, and accounting teams, ensuring financial accuracy, data integrity, standardized processes, and effective project performance reporting. This role supports organizational decision-making through accurate forecasting, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead project setup and configuration within ERP and project management systems, including budget imports, validation, cost code development, phase structures, and cost tracking frameworks.
• Maintain and improve project setup standards, workflows, and controls across projects and business units.
• Administer project controls systems, including user access, system configuration, and data integrity.
• Execute and maintain project cost tracking processes, ensuring alignment between budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecasts.
• Manage cost structures, cost codes, phase adjustments, and project tracking methodologies.
• Analyze project financial data and identify cost discrepancies, risks, and impacts; collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support project managers by providing financial guidance, reporting, and cost visibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead accounts receivable and billing activities, including invoice preparation, draw requests, billing reconciliations, customer setup, and collections support.
• Administer subcontract financial processes, including Schedule of Values (SOV) setup, subcontract change order tracking, payment coordination, and system maintenance.
• Manage monthly intercompany billing activities and financial reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts, cost projections, revenue forecasts, and project performance reports.
• Support annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and construction pipeline forecasting activities.
• Lead project and year-end closeout activities, including accruals, earned revenue calculations, final cost reconciliation, and financial validation.
• Ensure project financial records align with accounting records, company policies, and general ledger requirements.
• Analyze project controls workflows and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and standardization.
• Support implementation of best practices related to project setup, cost tracking, change management, billing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams regarding project controls systems, financial processes, and reporting expectations.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, project management, and executive leadership to support project and business objectives.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of project controls, construction accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management principles.
• Strong understanding of Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting, and project financial performance measurement.
• Ability to work in a multi-entity or intercompany environment.
• Ability to prepare and work with cost-plus and time-and-materials (T&M) contract structures.
• Proficiency with ERP and project management systems, including Viewpoint Spectrum, HeavyJob/HCSS, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of project billing methods, including progress billing, cost-plus, time and material, and subcontract administration.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across multiple systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting, operations, project management, and executive leadership.
• Ability to support process improvement, workflow standardization, and systems implementation initiatives as needed.
• Strong problem-solving, process improvement, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience required.
• Five (5) years of experience in project controls, construction accounting, cost management, or a related field required.
• Experience utilizing ERP and project management systems such as Viewpoint Spectrum, HeavyJob/HCSS, or similar software required.
• Experience with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting required.
• Experience with job cost structures, project billing processes, and cost management required.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking required.
• Experience supporting project forecasting and financial planning at a portfolio or business unit level preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug, driving, and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Inc has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Occasional travel between company offices and project locations may be required. Additional hours beyond the normal work schedule may be necessary to meet project deadlines and business objectives.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.