Director Project Controls

Position Description

The Director Project Controls position, reporting to the Sr Director of Project Controls provides project controls functional leadership support to the portfolio of projects that they are assigned to. This position serves as a key liaison between EPC, Finance, FP&A and Treasury teams to manage and monitor Cost, Schedule, and Risk Management aspects of the portfolio. Prior experience working alongside Project Controls/FP&A/Treasury/Finance teams is preferred.

The Director Project Controls is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with Project Controls, FP&A, Treasury, and Finance teamsto develop multi-year EPC development and construction portfolio planning, including pro-forma P&L forecasts and working capital needs.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial modeling and analysis to provide insightful and actionable information for our business.
• Interfaces with project finance to provide latest EPC inputs and assumptions
• Responsible for Cost, Schedule, Risk Management, and Change Management support during the development and construction phases of all Origis Energy Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation Solar and Battery Storage projects.
• Develops reliable tools, systems & processes, and adopts best practices necessary to successfully track development and construction progress and control project costs, schedule progress and risks.
• Responsible for and provides functional support for the creation of detailed cost reports, cashflows, Schedule creation and updates, monthly progress reports, support contractor evaluations during RFP/Bid stages support project finance model updates and construction loan draws.
• Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and evaluating EPC vendor performance against contract obligations (pre and post-contract award), tracking risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Supports the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and strategic planning activities by consolidating key financial information, business drivers, and supply-chain trends leveraging external research and internal information team expertise.
• Provide preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and schedule progress reports both at the project level and consolidated portfolio level, by reviewing variance of actuals vs budget vs forecast, analyzing trends, and preparing insightful reports, and vendor accruals.
• Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes, and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of project controls experience managing multiple projects and portfolios is required. Renewable Industry experience is required.
• Prior experience in the Project Finance Closing process and experience working alongside FP&A/Finance/Treasury teams is preferred.
• Proficient in project controls principles
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Rigorous and detailed orientated with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in an integrated team environment
• Experience with ERP and business analytics tools (SAP S/4Hana and Power BI preferred)
• High proficiency in Excel; MS Project, Visio, and SAP a plus
• Experience in construction/project-oriented operating environment – solar industry a plus
• Knowledge of percentage of completion revenue recognition a plus
• Subcontract administration and change management experience a plus
• Prior construction claims and/or litigation experience a plus

Key Attributes for Success

• The candidate selected will be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal direction, while being a strong team player.
• Must be invested in the successful execution and completion of projects within budget and on time
• Has a strong sense of urgency and bias for action
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and apply logic and problem solving skills to resolve complex fact patterns
• Ability to become a trusted advisor and reliable go-to resource
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and planning software, processes and best practices
• Proven capability regarding communication, cross group collaboration, and relationship management
• Ability to work with all levels of management and key stakeholders
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Location   Miami, FL  |  Austin, TX  |  Remote  |

Travel   25% to 50% travel required as necessary

Job Level   Director – no direct reports