Senior Project Controls Lead – Architecture & Analytics

SSOE Group; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership opportunities

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401K with company matching

PTO

Job summary

SSOE Group's Architecture Practice is seeking a Project Controller who will partner with Project Managers, Architects, Design Leaders, and Practice Leadership to drive financial and operational success across a diverse portfolio of architectural projects. The role develops budgets and forecasts, monitors costs and schedules, and prepares performance dashboards to guide decision-making.

You’ll lead analytics and forecasting in a collaborative, growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Seven (7) or more 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.
• Valid driver's license required; may be waived for international assignments.

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 key performance indicators, proactively 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 to support project objectives.
• Support monthly project reviews and provide recommendations to improve project execution, efficiency, 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.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Project performance reporting

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

SSOE Group's Architecture Practice is seeking a Project Controller who will partner with Project Managers, Architects, Design Leaders, and Practice Leadership to drive financial and operational success across a diverse portfolio of architectural projects. The role develops budgets and forecasts, monitors costs and schedules, and prepares performance dashboards to guide decision-making.

You’ll lead analytics and forecasting in a collaborative, growth-focused firm.