Project Controls Manager

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Location: Chandler, AZ – Candidates must be within vehicle commuting distance of Chandler, AZ

Full-Time | On-Site

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ASAP is actively hiring a Project Controls Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a major high-tech capital project in Chandler, AZ. This position supports a globally recognized engineering and professional services organization working within a fast-paced industrial/high-tech environment.

We are seeking experienced project controls professionals with strong financial, forecasting, budgeting, and cost management experience supporting large-scale construction or capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term career growth and the chance to support complex, high-visibility projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project controls and project accounting activities for large capital projects and programs.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and financial analyses.
• Track project commitments, invoices, expenditures, and forecasted costs.
• Review and manage vendor and subcontractor billings, invoices, and payment coordination.
• Support contract compliance activities and ensure adherence to project financial processes.
• Coordinate accounts payable activities, invoice approvals, and general ledger allocations.
• Prepare and process journal entries and cost allocations across project areas.
• Monitor project financial performance and communicate project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project accounting documentation and reporting records.
• Assist in resolving billing discrepancies, payment issues, and project financial disputes.
• Partner closely with project managers, accounting teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Monitor timekeeping accuracy and assist with resolution of timekeeping discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project controls, cost controls, project accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, EPC, or high-tech projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, financial reporting, and cost tracking.
• Experience managing vendor commitments and contract compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial/project tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing projects
• Large capital construction projects
• EPC/project-based environments
• Industrial or mission-critical facilities
• Cost controls and project financial management

Additional Information:

• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Full-time onsite role in Chandler, AZ
• Long-term growth potential
• Supporting a major high-tech client and large-scale capital program