Senior Project Controller

Pattern Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Join Pattern Energy as a Senior Project Controller in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will lead project controls, financial oversight, and forecasting for large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring effective cost management and compliance with all financial related requirements.

You should have at least 5–10 years of experience in project controls, ideally within renewable energy. The expected salary ranges from $90,000 to $120,000, complemented by a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction and/or procurement project controls experience.
• Experience within renewable energy sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong detail orientation and analytical focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage change control and contract financial compliance.
• Develop executive-level reports and dashboards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost control

Project management

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high‑quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow‑through, and a team‑first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low‑cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Controller is responsible for leading project controls, financial oversight, forecasting, and financial performance reporting for large‑scale renewable energy capital projects and programs. This role ensures effective cost management, cash flow forecasting, and compliance with financial‑related financing and governance requirements across the project lifecycle. The position works closely with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, finance, and executive leadership to support successful delivery of capital renewable energy projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure accuracy of cost reporting and financial performance
• Manage change control and contract financial compliance
• Track risk, contingency, and financial exposure
• Provide monthly reporting and decision support
• Improve project controls processes and team capability

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction and/or procurement project controls experience within major capital and infrastructure projects
• Degree qualification or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or related field
• Experience within renewable energy sectors is highly desirable
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Oversee Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), construction, supplier, and consulting agreements to ensure compliance with financial requirements, budget alignment, and effective cost control across capital projects
• Ability to work within a dynamic multi‑discipline environment and support the negotiation and development of EPC agreements, supplier agreements and change‑management processes
• Manage commitments, change orders, invoices, and payment applications while supporting claims management and accurate project cost reporting
• Lead the maintenance of project controls systems and cost reporting to support accurate tracking of project performance and financial outcomes
• Develop executive‑level reports and dashboards while driving continuous improvement in project controls governance, reporting standards, and data integrity
• Support project financing activities including financial close requirements, lender reporting, funding requests and cash flow tracking for renewable energy capital projects
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to support financial compliance and capital forecasting
• Establish and maintain project budgets, cost baselines, cost control, cash flow forecasts, and contingency tracking throughout the project life cycle

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail‑orientated and analytical focused
• Able to compile month‑end reports with a focus on movements within the period, reserve management and overall project cost attestation
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic working environment
• Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles

Technical Skills

• Excellent analytical and cost control skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite
• Experience with ERP and project management systems (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, D365, InEight, Procure, SAP) preferred
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including cost control, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and project performance reporting

Compensation and Benefits

The expected starting pay range for this role is $90,000 – $120,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full‑time employees of all levels. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.