Project Controls Manager

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Waldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Synerfac Inc is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Waldwick, NJ to support and improve construction operations, financial controls, and project management systems. You will lead the implementation and integration of construction management and accounting platforms while collaborating with leadership, project management, and accounting to establish efficient workflows and reliable reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in construction project controls, strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction project controls or related operations.
• Strong budgeting, cost management, and accounting processes knowledge.
• Experience implementing or integrating construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, implementation, and integration of CM and accounting systems.
• Establish configurations and workflows with leadership, accounting, project teams, and software partners.
• Standardize project setup, cost codes, budgets, commitments, change management, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate data migration, system testing, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing system improvements.
• Serve as a key internal resource for system administration and user support.
• Develop and implement standardized project controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and reporting.
• Improve accuracy and consistency of project financial information.
• Establish reporting tools and performance metrics for visibility into project performance.
• Support contract management, procurement, documentation control, and project closeout.
• Identify inefficiencies and risks within workflows and implement practical solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve operations, reporting, and internal controls.

Skills

Construction project controls

Budgeting & cost management

System implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Accounting/Finance/Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

Procore

Sage

Job description

Project Controls Manager

Location: Waldwick, NJ

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

About the Job

A growing construction company is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support and improve construction operations, financial controls, and project management systems.

This individual will play a key role in implementing and integrating construction management and accounting platforms while working closely with leadership, project management, and accounting to establish efficient workflows, standardized procedures, and reliable reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction operations, project accounting, and technology, with the ability to evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive company-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

Systems Implementation & Integration

• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and integration of construction management and accounting systems.
• Establish effective system configurations and workflows with leadership, accounting, project teams, and software partners.
• Standardize project setup, cost codes, budgets, commitments, change management, and financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate data migration, system testing, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing system improvements.
• Serve as a key internal resource for system administration and user support.

Project Controls & Operational Improvements

• Develop and implement standardized project controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and reporting.
• Improve the accuracy and consistency of project financial information.
• Establish reporting tools and performance metrics to provide greater visibility into project performance.
• Support contract management, procurement, document control, and project closeout procedures.
• Identify inefficiencies and risks within existing workflows and implement practical solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve operations, reporting, and internal controls.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction project controls, project accounting, construction systems, or related operations.
• Strong understanding of general contracting, construction financial processes, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience implementing, managing, or integrating construction management and accounting software such as Procore, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.