Senior Project Controls Leader – Portfolio Forecasting

GeoStabilization International®; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoStabilization International is seeking an executive leader to establish enterprise-wide financial governance for a multi-region construction business. You will design scalable portfolio controls, deliver executive dashboards, and guide AI-driven forecasting while protecting margins and improving visibility.

The role requires deep construction controls expertise, strategic problem-solving, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, with a track record in managing complex projects and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction project controls, portfolio management, or project accounting—with proven track record of moving the needle on cost, schedule, and margin outcomes.
• 3–5 years of dedicated leadership/people-management experience, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams.
• Mastery of diverse construction contract structures (Lump Sum, Unit Price, Cost-Plus, GMP) and construction law; deep expertise in claim mitigation and complex job costing.

Responsibilities

• Design, enforce, and continuously optimize the standardized project controls model, policies, and procedures across all GSI construction portfolios and business units.
• Deliver executive-grade financial reporting that translates complex, multi-project data into actionable dashboards, variance analyses, and strategic recommendations for the C-suite, Board, and JV partners.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of next-generation enterprise controls systems and AI-driven forecasting tools—not just incremental improvements, but step-change advantages in predictive accuracy.
• Guarantee the integrity of WIP processes, revenue recognition accuracy, and margin tracking across the segment in strict compliance with accounting standards.
• Act as the final internal authority and strategic advisor on high-value change orders, contract modifications, and claims—maximizing recovery and protecting project profitability.
• Conduct quantitative portfolio risk assessments (Monte Carlo, contingency analysis) to proactively mitigate macro-level financial risks and optimize capital allocation.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing project controls team—developing the next generation of controls leaders.
• Partner strategically with Project Executives, Operations VPs, Estimating, and Corporate Accounting to embed financial discipline into project execution.
• Drive macro cash flow optimization by managing segment-wide WIP, AR aging, and AP scheduling with measurable working capital impact.

Skills

Construction controls

Portfolio management

Leadership

Financial forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting

MBA desirable

Tools

Viewpoint

Vista

SAP

Oracle

Primavera P6

Cleopatra Enterprise

EcoSys

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

GeoStabilization International is seeking an executive leader to establish enterprise-wide financial governance for a multi-region construction business. You will design scalable portfolio controls, deliver executive dashboards, and guide AI-driven forecasting while protecting margins and improving visibility.

The role requires deep construction controls expertise, strategic problem-solving, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, with a track record in managing complex projects and