Project Controller

Project Controller

Vancouver, WA

Full-Time/ Direct-Hire

Relocation Provided

Job Scope

• The Project Controller operates within established project management and program control processes and works under the direction of the Program Manager. The role requires coordination across multiple functional organizations and stakeholders and the ability to synthesize cost, schedule, and technical information to support project leadership.
• The Project Controller supports projects typically ranging from $5M to $50M in value and may support multiple projects depending on complexity and duration. The position plays an important role in supporting accurate forecasting, performance monitoring, and project reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of project cost management principles, including forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and monitoring of cost performance against project budgets.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and performance measurement techniques used to monitor cost and schedule performance.
• Ability to coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAMs), program controls personnel, and functional organizations to collect, analyze, and integrate project performance data.
• Understanding of Material and Services (M&S) cost management, including tracking of material commitments, subcontractor expenditures, and forecasted procurement costs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost, schedule, and performance data and identify trends, risks, or emerging issues that may impact project outcomes.
• Ability to integrate inputs from multiple disciplines including engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and finance to support accurate project reporting and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of ship repair or ship construction processes, including general sequencing of engineering, procurement, and production activities.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track action items, and maintain visibility of project performance and status.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare project reports, summaries, and briefing materials for program leadership.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional coordination and maintain productive working relationships across project teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to support resolution of issues affecting cost, schedule, or project execution.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the Project Manager and project leadership in monitoring and managing project performance.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, Finance, Program Management, or a related technical or analytical discipline from an accredited institution is required.
• Professional certifications related to project or program management (such as PMP or equivalent) are preferred.
• Experience with project controls, cost management, earned value management, or program performance reporting in a complex project environment is preferred.
• Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, heavy industrial manufacturing, defense programs, or other technically complex production environments is preferred.
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant professional experience supporting project management, program controls, engineering coordination, or production integration activities.