Project Controls Manager

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. 

Position Summary

The Project Controls Analyst is an integral part of the project team and is responsible for providing financial reporting, guidance, and risk management through all phases of project execution. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the project controls department. 
• Manage and mentor staff in project controls department in the US, India and Thailand. 
• Coordinate and assign tasks within the project controls department. 
• Ensure consistency of application of processes utilized and outputs generated by the project controls department across all projects. 
• Prepare department labor and financial forecasts as requested. 
• Manage Cash Flow Forecasting process. 
• Lead Cost and Schedule Risk assessment supporting project contingencies. 
• Meet regularly with Project Managers to ensure they are receiving the needed support from Project Controllers. 
• Review and ensure work prepared by project controls department for accuracy. 
• Prepare employee evaluations for the project controls department. 
• Works closely with project managers to assure systems and support processes are available to achieve effective project control and timely status reporting and identify issues early in the project cycle. 
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and forecast. 
• Manage the preparation of the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial reports and forecasts. 
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements. 
• Ensure local tax compliance on projects. 
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. 
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives. 
• Coordinate and prepare data and schedules for annual financial audits by independent auditors, federal and state auditors, and customer auditors.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned. 
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 3-5 years management experience

• 5-8 years of working experience in related field

• Strong analytical mindset

• Proven ability to interact and communicate well with senior leadership

• Team player approach

• Project timeline execution skills and the ability to work independently
• Experience with project accounting (percentage of completion accounting)

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position.  Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry.  Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Project Controls Manager role is $105,000 - $130,000 annually.