Project Controls Specialist

Canacre USA, LLC; Spring (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

24/7 telehealth

Descripción de la vacante

Canacre USA, LLC is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support the financial and operational management of projects in our environment and land services practice. You will focus on project financial controls, forecasting, billing support, reporting, and data accuracy, collaborating with Project Managers, Finance, Billing and senior leadership.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in project finance or controls, with advanced Excel

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in project finance, project controls, project accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, revenue, billing, WIP/unbilled, accruals, and month-end processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and ability to develop financial reports.
• Experience working with ERP, project accounting, or project management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform project setup and maintenance in Deltek Vantagepoint, including project structure, WBS, billing terms, rates, revenue methods, and project status.
• Support project financial management, including forecasting, unbilled revenue, billing, accruals, write-offs, revenue reporting, and month-end activities.
• Review project financial data and identify discrepancies or issues that may impact billing, revenue, or financial reporting.
• Maintain and audit billing rate tables, labor mappings, markups, overrides, and rate trackers.
• Support change order administration, including project financial updates, documentation, approvals, and system maintenance.
• Establish and maintain projects and WBS structures in EcoSys and support monthly financial data transfers and reporting.
• Assist Project Managers with Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, and project financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports in Deltek and Excel.
• Perform regular unbilled reviews and coordinate with Project Managers and Billing to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare financial and operational reports, including accruals, fleet billing, safety reporting, and other ad hoc project analyses.

Conocimientos

Project finance

Forecasting

Excel advanced

Billing & revenue

ERP systems

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Herramientas

Deltek Vantagepoint

EcoSys

JDE

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

About this Role

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Project Controls Specialist will support the financial and operational management of projects, with a primary focus on project financial controls, forecasting, billing support, reporting, and project data accuracy. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Finance, Billing, and senior leadership to ensure projects are properly set up, maintained, and financially monitored throughout their lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Perform project setup and maintenance in Deltek Vantagepoint, including project structure, WBS, billing terms, rates, revenue methods, and project status.
• Support project financial management, including forecasting, unbilled revenue, billing, accruals, write-offs, revenue reporting, and month-end activities.
• Review project financial data and identify discrepancies or issues that may impact billing, revenue, or financial reporting.
• Maintain and audit billing rate tables, labor mappings, markups, overrides, and rate trackers.
• Support change order administration, including project financial updates, documentation, approvals, and system maintenance.
• Establish and maintain projects and WBS structures in EcoSys and support monthly financial data transfers and reporting.
• Assist Project Managers with Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, and project financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports in Deltek and Excel.
• Perform regular unbilled reviews and coordinate with Project Managers and Billing to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare financial and operational reports, including accruals, fleet billing, safety reporting, and other ad hoc project analyses.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure project financial information is consistent across systems.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project finance, project controls, project accounting, or financial analysis, preferably within professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, revenue, billing, WIP/unbilled, accruals, and month-end processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis, and the ability to develop and maintain financial reports and models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with ERP, project accounting, or project management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working effectively with Project Managers, Finance, and Billing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, EcoSys, JDE, or similar project financial systems.
  • Experience with project forecasting, EAC analysis, change orders, rate management, and financial reporting.
  • Experience in an engineering, environmental, utility, infrastructure, or professional services organization.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.