Senior Project Controller | Architecture Forecasting

SSOE Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Professional development

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking an experienced Project Controller III to support our Architecture Practice Group. You will partner with Project Managers, Architects, Design Leaders, and Practice Leadership to drive the financial and operational success of a diverse portfolio of architectural projects.

In this role you will develop budgets, forecasts, monitor costs, prepare dashboards, and mentor junior staff. Travel is required; ownership opportunities exist within our employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, project financial management, or related disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project performance reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers, Architects, and Practice Leadership to monitor project financial performance, profitability, resource utilization, and delivery metrics.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, earned revenue, backlog, and KPIs, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present project performance dashboards, forecasts, and reports for project teams and leadership.
• Facilitate project setup activities, including budget development, cost tracking structures, forecasting models, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate scope changes, project impacts, and corrective actions.
• Support monthly project reviews and provide recommendations to improve project execution and financial outcomes.
• Analyze project schedules and resource plans to identify opportunities to improve workload balancing and delivery performance.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of project controls processes, standards, reporting systems, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced project controls team members as needed.
• Support business development activities through project controls input on proposals, estimates, and client presentations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

SSOE Group is seeking an experienced Project Controller III to support our Architecture Practice Group. You will partner with Project Managers, Architects, Design Leaders, and Practice Leadership to drive the financial and operational success of a diverse portfolio of architectural projects.

In this role you will develop budgets, forecasts, monitor costs, prepare dashboards, and mentor junior staff. Travel is required; ownership opportunities exist within our employee-owned firm.