Construction Project Controller (Onsite)

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Job Description Join Our Team at Texas State Technical College: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet Are you ready for a rewarding career that combines financial expertise with the excitement of construction project management? Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is looking for a Construction Project Controller to join our team.
This is your chance to be part of an outstanding organization where your skills will shine, and your career will flourish.
About TSTC: TSTC is on a mission to transform lives through education, drive economic development, and create a lasting impact across Texas.
We are not just a college; we are a dynamic community where excellence is celebrated, and opportunities for growth are abundant.
Why TSTC? Discover why TSTC is the ideal place to advance your career: 1.
Impactful Work: As a Construction Project Controller at TSTC, your role is crucial to ensuring the financial and operational success of our projects.
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
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Collaborative Environment: Join a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
At TSTC, you will be part of a community that actively supports your professional growth.
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Excellence is Standard: TSTC is committed to excellence in everything we do.
You will work in an environment that embraces innovation, cutting-edge technology, and best practices, ensuring your contributions are always at their best.
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Career Development: Your growth matters to us.
TSTC offers continuous learning opportunities, career development resources, and a supportive culture that encourages you to reach your full potential.
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Work-Life Balance: We believe in work-life harmony.
TSTC promotes a healthy balance between your career and personal life, offering flexibility and benefits that cater to your well-being.
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Texas Heritage: TSTC has a rich legacy in Texas, contributing to the state's growth and prosperity.
Join us in continuing this proud tradition.
Your Role: As a Construction Project Controller at TSTC, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing contractual and financial performance, driving financial activities to enhance performance, and ensuring that projects exceed financial and cash management goals.
Your responsibilities will encompass managing various phases of program and project activities, from real estate transactions to construction finance.
You will also be responsible for preparing internal financial requests, conducting monthly project financial reviews for project managers, managing accounting and budget control procedures, and overseeing the financial closeout process for construction projects.
Your expertise will be crucial in identifying budget deviations, addressing issues, and maintaining efficient management practices.
Essential Functions: As a Construction Project Controller at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), you will be a vital member of our team, contributing to the success of our projects and ensuring that our financial goals are consistently met or exceeded.
You will exemplify our four “EASI” Core Company Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity as an essential part of your role.
Here are your key responsibilities: 1.
Financial Analysis and Performance Improvement: Analyze contractual and financial performance to identify areas for improvement.
Ensure that programs and projects meet or exceed financial and cash management goals.
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Contractual Expertise: Possess a complete understanding of contracts, “as-sold” scope of work, and budgets.
Effectively communicate these details to the program team.
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Industry Expertise and Business Knowledge: Leverage your in-depth functional expertise within the construction and engineering industry.
Apply strong business knowledge to enhance project outcomes.
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Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts for the college in coordination with the Financial Planning & Accounting organization.
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Metrics and Performance Enhancement: Collaborate with Facilities Planning and Construction leadership to develop meaningful metrics and tools.
Support changes in focus or behavior to improve project performance.
Provide contractual and financial leadership to Project Managers and division leaders through meaningful reporting and actionable insights.
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Cash Flow Management: Participate in cash flow management of projects and programs.
Ensure timely billing, follow-up on outstanding invoices, and efficient management of client administrative requirements.
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Project Kick-Off and Strategy: Assist in facilitating project kick-off meetings with the project management team.
Ensure alignment with bid and approved project execution strategies, both operationally and financially.
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Variance Identification and Mitigation: Identify and mitigate variances across departments.
Review internal and external reports with project management, project controls, Finance, and Accounting.
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Monthly Project Reviews: Organize and participate in monthly project review meetings with the Business Line and management.
Track and monitor participation, guide discussions, identify constraints, and facilitate solutions and action plans.
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Measurement and Monitoring: Assist Project Managers and division leaders with measurement and monitoring efforts.
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Strategy Development: Develop strategies to improve goals and recovery plans if trends suggest projects are off track.
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Collaboration and Liaison: Act as a liaison between client organizations, supply chain partners, trade allies, staff, and college services to maintain a highly collaborative and cooperative environment.
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Staff Development and Business Literacy: Provide input for staff development to improve TSTC capabilities.
Continually work to enhance the business literacy of individuals involved in project delivery.
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Project Improvements: Direct project improvements, including enhancing the capture process and reducing Overhead/G&A costs.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business is required.
5-10 years of construction/project management experience.
Professional registration/certification through AACE or Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred.
Masters degree (Preferred).
Strong adaptability to different personalities and management styles.
Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Above-average organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with a track record of meeting deadlines.
Dedicated and hardworking with strong leadership qualities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.
Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.