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Project Controller

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$110K - $115K/yr

Project Controller - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) - Alexandria, VA Salary: $110,000-$115,000 + benefits ... Prepare contract-specific financial deliverables and reporting packages. * Work with Project Leads ...

Senior Project Controller

Denver, CO · On-site

$109K - $140K/yr

The Sr. Project Controller is responsible for project setup, progress reporting, cost control ... Ability to understand prints and contract. * Knows and understands the required federal and state ...

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Project Controller ... Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) regarding contract documents, change orders and ...

Project Controller III

Reston, VA · On-site

$103.11K - $154.67K/yr

Project Controller III Location: Reston, Virgina Project Controller III Description/Job Summary HGL ... This role partners closely with Project Managers, Contracts, and Executive Leadership to ensure ...

Job Summary: The Project Controller is the owner of project financial performance with full ... Drive contract and change order discipline ensuring contract and audit support compliance * Partner ...

... Construction Controller, or Accounting Manager, the door is open for the right person. Key ... Track and reconcile change orders, PCOs, and contract modifications across active projects ...

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As a Project Controller, you will provide end-to-end project lifecycle support, including ... Facilitate client contract and subcontract execution, including amendments and ensuring required ...

Project Controller

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION As a Project Controller at Geronimo Power, you will play a pivotal role in ... estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and ...

The Commercial Project Controller plays a critical role in supporting the sales process by ensuring ... Solid understanding of commercial contract terms and their financial impact * Knowledge of revenue ...

Job Summary: The Project Controller is the owner of project financial performance with full ... Drive contract and change order discipline ensuring contract and audit support compliance * Partner ...

Job Summary: The Project Controller is the owner of project financial performance with full ... Drive contract and change order discipline ensuring contract and audit support compliance * Partner ...

As a Project Controller, you will provide end-to-end project lifecycle support, including ... Facilitate client contract and subcontract execution, including amendments and ensuring required ...

As a Project Controller, you will provide end-to-end project lifecycle support, including ... Facilitate client contract and subcontract execution, including amendments and ensuring required ...

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How much do contract project controller jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract project controller in the United States is $105,432.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Project Controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Project Controller, you need strong analytical skills, financial management expertise, and a background in accounting or business, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), ERP systems (like SAP), and certifications like PMP or CPA is highly valuable. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate project tracking, cost control, and seamless coordination across teams, which are vital for project success and compliance.

What are some of the main challenges a Contract Project Controller faces when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Contract Project Controllers often juggle several projects with varying timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. A key challenge is maintaining accurate financial tracking and reporting for each project while ensuring compliance with contract terms. Effective prioritization and clear communication with project managers and finance teams are essential to anticipate potential issues, such as budget overruns or delayed deliverables. Developing strong organizational skills and leveraging project management tools can help manage these complexities and support successful project outcomes.

What is a Contract Project Controller?

A Contract Project Controller is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing the financial aspects of projects within an organization, typically under a contract or temporary arrangement. Their main duties include budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and ensuring that projects stay within scope and budget. They collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders to monitor progress, forecast financial performance, and implement financial controls. Contract Project Controllers are often hired for specific projects or periods, bringing specialized expertise to help organizations achieve their project objectives efficiently.

What is the difference between Contract Project Controller vs Contract Project Manager?

AspectContract Project ControllerContract Project Manager
CertificationsPMI PMP, CAPM, or equivalentPMI PMP, CAPM, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentFinancial oversight, budgeting, cost controlProject planning, team leadership, execution
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, engineering, energy sectorsConstruction, IT, engineering sectors

The Contract Project Controller primarily focuses on financial management, budgeting, and cost control within projects, ensuring financial targets are met. In contrast, the Contract Project Manager oversees overall project execution, team coordination, and delivery. Both roles often require similar certifications and are used in related industries, but their core responsibilities differ, with controllers emphasizing financial oversight and managers handling project delivery.

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Infographic showing various Contract Project Controller job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 90% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,432 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Senior Project Controller

Primoris Renewable Energy

Aurora, CO

$109K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Company Overview:

Primoris offers an efficient and collaborative approach with years of experience designing and building renewable power plants. Primoris is also unique in our ability to partner with other Primoris Business Operating Units to combine a mix of solar PV, BESS, O&M Services, renewable gas, or hydrogen service offerings. Primoris is committed to the safety of our employees, high quality workmanship and achieving operational excellence during the process of constructing your renewable energy facility.

Our renewable capabilities include:

  • Project Feasibility
  • Engineering & Design
  • Energy Modeling
  • Pre-Construction
  • Supply Chain Procurement
  • Self-Perform Construction
  • Power Delivery
  • O&M Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sr. Project Controller is a senior-level position that is primarily responsible for leading, mentoring, process development, training Project Controllers and Coordinators. The Sr. Project Controller is seen as an expert with both broad and in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities. The Sr. Project Controller can perform the most complex duties without oversight. The Sr. Project Controller is responsible for project setup, progress reporting, cost control analysis, forecasting, cost, and cash flow forecasting, change management, contingency management, and project closeout.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform and execute project controls functions.
  • Complete understanding of project budget, schedule and key performance indicators
  • Understanding of self-perform construction, construction processes, cost coding, progress measurement and overall project health monitoring.
  • Lead the establishment of project phase codes and budgets in company accounting system
  • Ensure project schedule aligns with project scope of work, execution plan/strategy and revenue goals.
  • Monitor project performance against baseline plan
  • Identify when project schedule and budget performance is trending negatively and provide project execution teams with support in performance recovery.
  • Monitor project cash position and drive timely accounts receivables and accounts payable.
  • Participate in project risk assessment and mitigation
  • Perform, train and mentor all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end deliverables.
  • Facilitate monthly Work in Progress Reviews with Project Managers and company leaders.
  • Review monthly project cost to complete forecasts and ensure forecast is aligned with project performance trends and accurately depicts project cost at completion.
  • Monitor P&L status of all projects.
  • Monitor and audit project job cost and profitability status.
  • Internal audit of project accounting practices, including billing, AR follow-up, lien waivers, PO reconciliations, change orders, subcontract management, and contract requirements.
  • Ensure project accounting teams achieve common goals, collaborate, develop and implement consistent practices across all business units.
  • Work in collaboration with Business Unit Directors, and Operations teams to achieve common goals.
  • Facilitate project closeout process and ensure subcontractor and vendor purchase order closeout.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Management.
    • 5-10 years of Project Control experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation Construction.
    • Ability to travel to project sites monthly.
    • Experience with Ecosys and/or Viewpoint software.
    • Proficient in Excel, MS Office, Primavera and/or MS Project, Ecosys, Viewpoint, and Document Control programs.
    • Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
    • Understands job costing.
    • Ability to understand prints and contract.
    • Knows and understands the required federal and state codes.
    • Office mobility, Ability to travel up to 100%, and work in challenging weather conditions.
    • Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver.
    • Able to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
    • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
    • Dedication to continual process improvement.
    • Able to perform duties in a fast-moving environment.

    Benefits and Pay:

    • Paid Company Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
    • Project Bonus eligible

    Pay Equity

    Salary: $109,000 – $140,000

    Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

    Agency Statement:

    We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of Primoris Renewable Energy.

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