Project Cost Controller (Construction)

Project Cost Controller

Company Overview

D&J Power is a Texas-based company specializing in new powerline construction, as well as the maintenance and repair of both overhead and underground distribution systems. The company serves municipalities, electric membership cooperatives, and investor-owned utility providers, offering comprehensive powerline distribution and construction services.

The Opportunity

This role will help bring the cost discipline, reporting accuracy, and financial visibility needed to keep complex, high-profile projects on track.

This is a career move for a project controls / cost accountant with ambition who wants ownership on major powerline construction jobs. You will work closely with operations and field operations to connect production performance with cost performance, giving the team a clear picture of where the job stands and where financial risks are emerging. For someone who wants daily involvement with operations, visibility with leadership, customers, field leadership and the chance to influence outcomes on Electrical Powerline / Utilities Construction projects, this role offers that opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Lead job cost tracking and field cost control for projects, ensuring project costs are captured accurately and reported in a timely, decision-ready format.
• Partner with superintendents, general foremen, 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 Construction Management Software to strengthen cost accuracy, reporting discipline, and alignment between field operations and accounting.
• Work closely with the project managers and crew leaders 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 utility infrastructure, or other large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, committed costs, and project financial controls.
• Working knowledge of construction management software, or the ability to become effective and recommend softwares.
• 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.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Reports To: COO

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based bonus incentives
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term incentive opportunities
• Professional development and executive leadership programs

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE!!!!

Disclaimer recruiting agencies please do not contact (call or email) D&J Power regarding this position we will not pay a fee nor will we discuss your potential candidates. Thank you kindly!

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hempstead, TX 77445