Project Controller

Job Title

Project Controller

Company Overview

Servidone Inc. is delivering major heavy civil work on the I-81 Viaduct Project Phase 2, Contract 6 in Syracuse, New York. With a total contract value of more than $2 billion, this is one of the region's most significant infrastructure efforts. This role will help bring the cost discipline, reporting accuracy, and financial visibility needed to keep a complex, high-profile project on track.

The Opportunity

This is a strong career move for a project controls professional who wants meaningful ownership on a major civil construction job. You will work closely with project leadership and field operations to connect production performance with cost performance, giving the team a clear picture of where the job stands and where risks are emerging. For someone who wants daily involvement with operations, visibility with leadership, and the chance to influence outcomes on a landmark infrastructure project, this role offers that opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Lead job cost tracking and field cost control for the I-81 Viaduct Project Phase 2, Contract 6, ensuring project costs are captured accurately and reported in a timely, decision-ready format.
• Partner with superintendents, project managers, and field teams to monitor production, track installed quantities, review labor and equipment costs, and identify cost risks early.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, budget-to-actual analysis, and project performance reporting for leadership.
• Track committed costs, support change management, and maintain reliable forecasting so project leaders can see current position and projected financial outcomes.
• Use HCSS HeavyJob and Vista to strengthen cost accuracy, reporting discipline, and alignment between field operations and accounting.
• Work closely with the Deputy Project Manager to improve financial visibility, reinforce accountability, and support better project decisions.

What Success Looks Like

In the first 6 to 12 months, success in this role will include:

• Establishing reliable cost reporting that gives the team a clear, timely view of current performance and forecasted results.
• Improving alignment between field production, installed quantities, labor and equipment costs, and accounting data.
• Identifying budget variances and cost trends early enough for leadership to take corrective action.
• Becoming a trusted partner to operations and project leadership by turning field and financial data into practical insight.
• Helping the project team maintain stronger cost discipline across a large, active, and highly visible infrastructure project.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Project Controller who can manage cost performance with accuracy and consistency while working effectively with both field leadership and management. Strong candidates will typically bring:

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, job cost management, project accounting, or construction cost tracking on large-scale projects.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, highway, bridge, infrastructure, or other large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, committed costs, and project financial controls.
• Working knowledge of HCSS HeavyJob and Vista, or the ability to become effective in those systems quickly.
• The ability to communicate clearly with field teams and leadership and raise concerns with confidence and professionalism.
• A detail-oriented, accountable approach and sound judgment in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• CCP, PSP, EVP, PMP, CPA, or similar credentials in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project delivery.
• Degree in business, accounting, construction management, finance, or a related field.
• Additional hands-on experience with costing systems and construction accounting software.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with a compensation range of $130,000 to $165,000 USD per year.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus opportunity
• Company vehicle

Work Location / Schedule

This is a field-based role located in Syracuse, New York on the I-81 Viaduct Project Phase 2, Contract 6.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This position reports to the Deputy Project Manager.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience in project cost control, forecasting, and construction financial reporting.