About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Infrastructure Engineering / Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Controller you will support project financials and project controls for infrastructure and transportation work. Typical responsibilities include:

• High level involvement in the project cost control system and day-to-day cost monitoring
• Analyze construction costs and prepare cost reports and labor reports as required
• Perform financial projections, forecasts, gains/losses and variance analysis
• Support payroll, procurement, taxes (federal/state sales/use, payroll, property) and related compliance
• Administer contracts and maintain documentation for subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates
• Assist with project office setup and project onboarding activities
• Provide training, development and coaching to direct and indirect reports to support retention and engagement
• Coordinate with district teams and joint-venture partners to maintain team cohesion and smooth financial operations
• Use Excel and project-controls tools (Primavera familiarity preferred) to support reporting and analysis

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• 0–2 years’ experience in cost controls, construction accounting, or project controls (entry‑level considered)
• Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (gain, loss, forecast)
• Basic understanding of standard cost-control methods for project types (EPC, JV, lump sum, etc.)
• Familiarity with Excel; experience with Primavera or other project controls software is preferred
• Highly motivated, strong work ethic, and commitment to ethics and integrity
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt

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Other Requirements & Work Conditions

• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, and partners
• Follow safety policies and written/oral instructions
• Work during normal operating hours; overtime and weekend work as required

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: $85,000 - $92,000 (range provided by our client; actual pay depends on experience, education and location)
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer matching, paid time off, and employee assistance / wellness programs

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Location & Schedule

This position is based in Sedalia, CO. This role is full-time and may require on-site attendance consistent with project needs and occasional travel between project offices.

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Why Join This Role

• Work within integrated project controls on transportation and infrastructure projects
• Gain hands-on experience in construction accounting, cost control, and contract administration
• Career growth opportunities and mentorship within a large engineering and construction environment

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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