Project Controller
full-time•Barstow Heights•$130k - $150k
About this role
About Us
PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.
About this Role
The Project Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial performance of construction projects, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and reporting align with project goals. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and Finance to deliver accurate financial insights, manage risk, and support informed decision-making on large-scale construction projects.
What You'll Do
- Develop, manage, and forecast project budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Track actual costs against budgets and provide variance and trend analysis
- Maintain accurate financial data in project and financial systems (e.g., Ecosys)
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial and progress reports
- Support change order evaluation, contract compliance, and cash flow management
- Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies
- Participate in job reviews and collaborate with project, finance, and procurement teams
- Support audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and construction accounting standards
- Other related duties and projects as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in construction finance, project accounting, or cost control.
- Required: Prior job cost accounting experience within a large, complex general contracting or construction environment.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control systems.
- Experience working with established project cost control structures, financial reporting processes, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in financial management systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience supporting large or complex construction projects is preferred.
What You'll Get
Pay- $130K - $ 150K/Salary *Depending on Experience
Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
What you'll do
- The Project Controller oversees the financial performance of construction projects, ensuring that budgets, forecasts, and reporting align with project goals. This role involves tracking costs, preparing financial reports, and supporting risk management and decision-making.
About PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC
Our core values are infused throughout everything we do. We provide our customers with the best workforce, the most rigorous safety standards, and unmatched resources – to perform any job, of any size, anywhere we work. That is the PAR West promise. We promote innovative, proven technologies, collaborating with partner organizations and our peers – to complete each project on time, on budget and with an impeccable safety record.
PAR West is an industry leader in all aspects of outside infrastructure, electrical, gas, and telecom construction. Our reputation as solution providers has been consistently applied across all our service offerings. PAR West’s experience has culminated in a vast source of innovative and forward-thinking teams who offer a knowledge-sharing approach to every project. We offer a full range of construction services and solutions for substations, overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, maintenance, startup, associated communications, energized services, emergency storm restoration and assessment, and engineer, procure and construct (EPC) services.
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What does PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC pay for a Project Controller?
PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC offers a competitive compensation package for the Project Controller role. The salary range is USD 130k - 150k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Project Controller do at PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC?
As a Project Controller at PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC, you will: the Project Controller oversees the financial performance of construction projects, ensuring that budgets, forecasts, and reporting align with project goals. This role involves tracking costs, preparing financial reports, and supporting risk management and decision-making..
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The Project Controller position at PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC is based in Barstow Heights, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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