Project Controls Manager

KEITH Engineering Design; Pompano Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision covered 100%

401(k) employer match – 100% vesting

Parental leave & Life Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KEITH Engineering Design in Pompano Beach, FL seeks a detail-oriented Project Controls Manager to oversee project financial controls, forecasting, and billing integrity. You will partner with project managers to improve profitability and financial visibility across disciplines.

The role requires 8+ years in project accounting within A/E/C, strong Deltek experience, and a proven ability to manage budgets, WIP, and invoicing while ensuring contract compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 8+ years in project accounting, financial controls, or project administration in A/E/C.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, WIP, revenue, billing, profitability, and cost controls.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project accounting software.
• FDOT or public agency billing experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with project managers and operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financial controls, forecasting, contract compliance, systems, and financial performance across the organization.
• Partner with Project Managers, Discipline leadership, and Operations to improve profitability and visibility.
• Oversee proposal financial strategy: budgets, pricing alignment, margins, and contract-ready docs.
• Review contracts for fee types, billing terms, retainage, and change management.
• Govern Deltek setup, data standards, and project setup consistency.
• Lead resource planning and utilization across disciplines to support financial objectives.
• Oversee forecasting: budget management, cost-to-complete, revenue planning, portfolio profitability.
• Manage invoicing performance and billing schedules.
• Direct AR management to mitigate aging risks and support dispute resolution.
• Lead WIP management and month-end closeout for accurate reporting.
• Monitor project performance and identify risk, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with client, contract, and agency billing requirements (FDOT, etc.).
• Oversee project scheduling alignment with budgets and milestones.
• Establish standards for contracts, change orders, billing documentation, and financial records.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial controls

Forecasting

Billing & invoicing

WIP management

Risk & opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract compliance

Resource planning

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Project Controls Manager

KEITH is looking for a detail-oriented and financially driven Project Controls Manager to join our team in Pompano Beach, FL. We are looking for positive individuals to fit our energetic culture. We are a well-established multidisciplinary company that offers civil engineering, land surveying, subsurface utility engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and construction management services. The firm was founded on the principle of achieving success by combining the latest technology with client-oriented business practices, and a strong group of talented professionals.

What you'll do:

As a Project Controls Manager, you will oversee project financial controls, forecasting, contract compliance, systems, and financial performance across the organization. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Discipline leadership, and Operations to strengthen project profitability, improve financial visibility, and ensure consistent project controls practices.

Project Accounting:

• Oversee proposal financial strategy, including budgets, pricing alignment, margin protection, and contract-ready financial documentation.
• Direct contract review and ensure fee types, billing terms, retainage requirements, and change-management rules are properly implemented.
• Govern Deltek configuration, data standards, project setup consistency, and system enhancements.
• Lead resource planning and utilization strategies across disciplines, ensuring alignment with project financial objectives.
• Oversee forecasting, including budget management, cost-to-complete, revenue planning, and portfolio profitability.
• Manage invoicing performance, billing schedules, and documentation standards.
• Direct AR management strategies, ensuring visibility of aging risks and supporting high-level dispute resolution.
• Lead WIP management practices and ensure project financial accuracy through month-end reporting and closeout.
• Monitor project financial performance and establish processes to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with client, contract, and agency-specific billing requirements, including FDOT and other public sector clients.

Project Scheduling:

• Oversee resource planning and project schedule coordination across disciplines.
• Ensure project schedules align with financial objectives, staffing plans, budgets, and billing milestones.
• Monitor schedule and financial risks and work with Project Managers and Discipline leadership to develop corrective actions.
• Establish consistent project controls practices for schedule and financial performance tracking.

Project Documentation:

• Establish and maintain standards for contracts, change orders, billing documentation, and financial records.
• Ensure project documentation supports contractual, financial, and audit requirements.
• Oversee project closeout practices to ensure timely final billing, reconciliation, and accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and improve project controls procedures, reporting standards, and systems to support organizational consistency.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project accounting, financial controls, or project administrationwithin the A/E/C industry.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, WIP, revenue, billing, profitability, and cost controls.
• Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepointor similar project accounting software.
• Experience with FDOTorother public agency billing processes is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Discipline leadership, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer:

• 100% PAIDMedical, Dental, and Vision
• Employer-Matched 401(k)– 100% Vested on Day 1 of contribution!!!
• Paid Parental Leaveand Life Insurance
• PTO, Holidays, and more!