Elk Ridge Construction Services, LLC

Construction Project Controls Specialist

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Company Overview: We are a growing construction company with approximately $6M in annual revenue, focused on delivering high quality projects with strong financial discipline and operational efficiency. We are seeking a detail oriented Project Controls Specialist to support project financial tracking, cost control, and reporting.

Position Summary: The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for managing project financials, tracking costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring accurate data flow between field operations and accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Cost Tracking & Control
  • Monitor and track project costs against budgets
  • Identify cost variances and work with project managers to address issues
  • Maintain up to date job cost reports
• QuickBooks Management
  • Utilize QuickBooks for job costing, invoicing, and financial reporting
  • Ensure accurate coding of expenses, labor, and materials
  • Monthly reconciliations for project financials with company accounting records
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Assist in developing project budgets and cost projections
  • Update forecasts based on actual costs and project progress
  • Support cash flow planning and financial forecasting
• Reporting
  • Prepare daily/weekly and monthly project financial reports
  • Provide insights on cost performance and profitability
  • Support leadership with financial data for decision making
  • Assist with W.I.P. reporting
• Contract & Change Order Tracking
  • Track contract values, change orders, and billing status
  • Ensure all approved changes are reflected in project budgets and QuickBooks
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with project managers, field staff, and accounting
  • Ensure timely and accurate flow of financial information from the field

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project controls, accounting, or project administration
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (required)
• Experience with job costing in a construction environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (budgeting, tracking, and reporting)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in small to mid sized construction companies
• Familiarity with AIA billing and construction contracts
• Understanding of construction workflows and cost structures

Key Skills

• Financial analysis and cost control
• Strong QuickBooks proficiency
• Communication and coordination
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Time management and organization
• Experience with Builder Trend software preferred, but not a requirement
• Scheduling and cost loading experience preferred, but not a requirement

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• No current health care plan
• Performance based bonuses
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity for growth within a growing company