Project Controller - Construction
Location: Columbus, OH, United States
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2025
Job ID: R25379
Job Status: Full-Time
Ledcor Employee? internally in Workday.
Description
As a Project Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of exciting, high-impact projects. You'll have the opportunity to manage project budgets, provide insightful reporting, oversee cost management, and lead financial forecasting efforts. With your deep understanding of contract requirements, you'll ensure accurate billing and financialpliance, working closely with project managers, contractors, and the finance team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
In this leadership role, you'll guide and mentor the Project Accountants, overseeing critical activities like accounting administration, cost reporting, and audit participation. Your ability to lead, train, and provide performance management will be crucial in fostering a high-performing, motivated team that drives project success. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the team's career development, ensuring growth and long-term achievement.
Join our Financial Operations team today!
Essential Responsibilities:
Ensurepliance with Mechanics Lien Act, holdback requirements, payment processes, contract terms, and project closeouts
Collaborate with the project management team toplete monthly management reviews and deliver accurate cost reports
Prepare and present performance summaries and executive-level project progress reports to leadership
Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring project expenditures align with financial guidelines and goals
Manage cost and profitability reporting for projects, ensuring alignment with key performance metrics
Guide the team in preparing LEMs, invoices, and progress claims, ensuring adnce to approval processes and contract terms
Provide timely and accurate financial reports and information to the Project Management & Operations teams as required
Investigate financial anomalies and inquiries, providing interpretation and resolution as necessary
Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational Accounting
Experience in supporting industries such as Construction, Tel, or Manufacturing
Post-secondary business degree preferred
Strong knowledge of contractual, legal, andmercial terms within the construction industry
Working knowledge of construction methods and processes
Strong financial acumen, including equipment utilization, rates, capital decisions, and profitability analysis
Proficiency in construction accounting principles and software systems
Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Experience with construction administration, contract terms, and familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus
Work Conditions:
This position offers work from home options with the understanding that at times you may be required to attend the office or travel to the project site as business needs require
Location: Columbus, OH, United States
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2025
Job ID: R25379
Job Status: Full-Time
Ledcor Employee? internally in Workday.
Description
As a Project Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of exciting, high-impact projects. You'll have the opportunity to manage project budgets, provide insightful reporting, oversee cost management, and lead financial forecasting efforts. With your deep understanding of contract requirements, you'll ensure accurate billing and financialpliance, working closely with project managers, contractors, and the finance team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
In this leadership role, you'll guide and mentor the Project Accountants, overseeing critical activities like accounting administration, cost reporting, and audit participation. Your ability to lead, train, and provide performance management will be crucial in fostering a high-performing, motivated team that drives project success. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the team's career development, ensuring growth and long-term achievement.
Join our Financial Operations team today!
Essential Responsibilities:
Ensurepliance with Mechanics Lien Act, holdback requirements, payment processes, contract terms, and project closeouts
Collaborate with the project management team toplete monthly management reviews and deliver accurate cost reports
Prepare and present performance summaries and executive-level project progress reports to leadership
Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring project expenditures align with financial guidelines and goals
Manage cost and profitability reporting for projects, ensuring alignment with key performance metrics
Guide the team in preparing LEMs, invoices, and progress claims, ensuring adnce to approval processes and contract terms
Provide timely and accurate financial reports and information to the Project Management & Operations teams as required
Investigate financial anomalies and inquiries, providing interpretation and resolution as necessary
Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational Accounting
Experience in supporting industries such as Construction, Tel, or Manufacturing
Post-secondary business degree preferred
Strong knowledge of contractual, legal, andmercial terms within the construction industry
Working knowledge of construction methods and processes
Strong financial acumen, including equipment utilization, rates, capital decisions, and profitability analysis
Proficiency in construction accounting principles and software systems
Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Experience with construction administration, contract terms, and familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus
Work Conditions:
This position offers work from home options with the understanding that at times you may be required to attend the office or travel to the project site as business needs require
Job ID: 490606939
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025
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