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Project Controls Manager

STO Building Group
Woodbridge, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
Job Description

Project Controls & Financial Management Manager

The Project Controls & Financial Management Manager will provide strategic leadership and financial oversight across multiple projects within the project operations group. This role partners with project executives, project managers, and field leadership to drive financial performance, cost certainty, and data-driven decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

This position will focus on integrating cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and risk controls to ensure successful delivery of projects from concept through closeout.

General Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, cost control, and forecasting across a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with company margin and performance targets.
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost reports.
  • Partner with project teams to identify financial risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies at both project and portfolio levels.
  • Support GMP development, buyout strategy, and procurement planning in coordination with estimating and operations teams.
  • Oversee and integrate resource planning and cost-loaded schedules (Primavera P6 or similar).
  • Manage and perform on commitments, change orders, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
  • Establish and manage standardized project controls processes and reporting frameworks across multiple projects.
  • Manage & perform monthly financial reviews and executive reporting for project and portfolio performance.
  • Drive consistency in cost coding, financial tracking, and project analytics tools (CMIC, Procore, etc.).
  • Support development and implementation of risk management strategies, including financial exposure and contingency planning.
  • Lead collaboration with project managers, superintendents, clients, and stakeholders on financial performance and controls.
  • Provide oversight of schedule integration to ensure financial forecasts are aligned with project timelines.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in construction project controls, cost management, or financial oversight within the vertical construction industry.
  • Strong experience managing multiple projects or a project portfolio.
  • Proven expertise in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Working knowledge of GMP structures, procurement strategies, and contract financial terms.
  • Understanding of construction scheduling (CPM) and integration with cost systems.
  • Proficiency with project financial systems (CMIC, Procore, Oracle, etc.).
  • Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis/reporting tools.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
  • Certifications such as CCP (AACE), PSP, or PMI-SP a plus.

Salary: $100K - $125K

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement: The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

We build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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