Project Controller- Construction

Assistant Controller — Construction / Oil & Gas

Abilene, TX | 4-Year Project | $110K–$120K + $175/day per diem + $1,200/month car allowance Schedule: M–F, some Saturdays

Relocation: Not offered (per diem provided) | Full benefits, PTO, 401k, paid holidays

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to support project-level cost controls on a major 4-year construction project in Abilene, TX. Reporting to the Senior Controller, you'll help maintain accurate, reliable cost data that drives project decision-making in a fast-paced construction and oil/gas environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost coding
• Track commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and budget performance
• Compare budgeted vs. actual costs and flag discrepancies
• Prepare weekly/monthly cost reports and dashboards
• Track change orders, scope changes, and maintain audit trails
• Review invoices, commitments, and subcontractor/supplier documentation
• Coordinate with PMs, Accounting, Estimating, Procurement, and field teams
• Maintain data accuracy in Procore and internal reporting systems
• Support the Senior Controller with audits and financial reviews
• Comfortable using Claude/AI tools for reporting and efficiency

Software

Procore, Excel, project cost tracking/reporting systems, AI tools (Claude)

What They are Looking For

• Experience: 2–5 years of project accounting or cost accounting
• Education: Bachelor's preferred not required; accounting, finance, construction management, or business background relevant
• Skills: Excel (important), Procore (strongly preferred), ERP/project accounting systems a plus; cost tracking, budgeting support, commitments/actuals, cost coding, reporting, change documentation, invoice review, analytical problem-solving, and AI-driven efficiency