Senior Project Controller

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

Senior Project Controller

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc seeks a great Senior Project Controller to join the team in Sumner, WA, supporting our teams and projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The pay for this role is a range of $165,000-$190,000. 

Financial Oversight & Cost Control

• Monitor and analyze project budgets from inception to completion.
• Lead cost control activities, including forecasting, variance tracking, and cost trend analysis.
• Serve as the SME for EcoSys, the company's forecasting tool, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project and corporate requirements.
• Provide financial and cost-benefit analyses to support executive decision-making on investments, market growth, and pricing strategies.

Project Management & Integration Leadership

• Support integration between the Project Managers and accounting.
• Represent Potelco in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including Potelco’s parent company Quanta.
• Teach, train, and mentor Project Managers on forecasting, cost tracking, and cost controls.
• Assist Project Managers in the setup of project schedules with logic ties, resource loading, critical path analysis, and cash flow.
• Assist Project Managers with maintain project schedules and monitoring milestone progress.

Performance & Risk Management

• Develop and track KPIs to improve performance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Assist with the development of corrective action plans for underperforming projects.
• Support change management and risk management systems, including upstream and downstream contract modifications.
• Ensure transparency in reporting changes, drivers, and corrective measures.

Compliance & Documentation

• Implement and maintain project-specific document control procedures.
• Oversee project inventory management systems compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in project controls, cost management, or financial oversight within large-scale infrastructure, utility, or construction projects.
• Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar project budgets from inception to closeout.

• Advanced proficiency in cost control tools, with deep experience in EcoSys or similar enterprise forecasting software.
• Strong scheduling skills
• Skilled in integrating project controls with accounting systems and company standards.

• Experience leading the rollout of initiatives, training project teams, and ensuring compliance with corporate and industry standards.
• Proven ability to represent project controls in cross-functional meetings with executives, clients, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and resolve complex project issues.

• Ability to perform detailed variance analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and corrective action planning.
• Adept at identifying project risks, managing change orders, and maintaining transparency in cost and schedule reporting.

• Experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining accurate project documentation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to travel for site visits, team meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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.