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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America | New York, New York, United States of America | Los Angeles, California, United States of America | San Francisco, California, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Controller to join our team in Raleigh, NC, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY.

Your role

  • Support the preparation of early-stage budgets and detailed cost estimates.

  • Document cost assumptions, risk allowances, market conditions, and scope clarifications.

  • Maintain all baseline budget information in project control systems.

  • Maintain detailed monthly cost reports, including commitments, actuals, and accruals.

  • Perform monthly cost reviews with project teams; document variance explanations.

  • Prepare cashflow forecasts and track financial performance against baseline budgets.

  • Process change requests and validate their budget, scope, and risk impact.

  • Ensure approved changes are reflected in cost reports and project systems.

  • Maintain complete, audit-ready change documentation and logs.

  • Validate purchase requisitions for correct budgets, cost codes, and documentation.

  • Support bid leveling, contract compliance checks, and invoice/application verification.

  • Work with project teams to resolve discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor queries.

  • Identify financial risks and support the project team with mitigation strategies.

  • Monitor schedule impacts on budget and cashflow forecasts.

  • Ensure reporting reflects accurate sequencing of work and phase progression.

  • Prepare final accounts, validate alignment with purchase orders and invoices, and ensure all costs are captured.

  • Support project financial closeout and ensure all documentation is complete and archived.

  • Contribute benchmark data for future projects.

  • Ensure updates to project management and reporting tools are accurate and timely.

  • Provide inputs for month-end, quarter-end, and finance reporting cycles.

  • Maintain high standards of data quality, file management, and audit compliance.

  • May perform other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-149226

Salary range

-

About you

  • 6–10+ years of experience in cost control or project controls roles.

  • Preferred professional certification (RICS, AACE, or equivalent) or working toward accreditation.

  • Experience supporting procurement, PR/PO processes, contract reviews, and invoice validation.

  • Experience with analytics, dashboards, or automation tools for project financials.

  • Strong knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and project accounting.

  • Exposure to real estate, construction, engineering, or capital project environments.

  • Proficiency with cost management systems, financial tools, and Excel.

  • Ability to analyze variances, assess risks, and communicate findings clearly.

  • Effective interpersonal skills.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Capable of positive representation of the company to the customer.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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