Controller (Construction)

What You’ll Do

As Construction Controller, you will own the financial oversight of a globally distributed portfolio of high-integrity land development projects, including off-grid, modular, and coastal luxury builds.

Reporting to the VP of Land Development and working closely with Finance and Project Managers, you will:

• Track project budgets
• Evaluate vendor contracts
• Manage cost reporting
• Proactively surface financial risks and opportunities

You will serve as the internal control hub for all active projects, building the systems, dashboards, and workflows that give PMs structure while providing leadership with real-time financial visibility.

This role is suited for a sharp, detail-driven professional who understands construction dynamics and thrives on budget discipline and operational clarity.

Who You Are

• Construction Finance Specialist – Deep understanding of job costing, draw schedules, and vendor billing structures in the construction space
• Control-Oriented – You thrive on tracking actuals, identifying variances, and reinforcing budget accountability across the team
• Tool-Savvy and Systems-Minded – You build dashboards, templates, and documentation systems that others can use and scale
• Collaborative but Direct – You support PMs and field teams while ensuring cost clarity, documentation, and discipline are never compromised
• Globally Aware – Comfortable dealing with diverse jurisdictions, currencies, and regional vendor practices across North America and the Caribbean
• Crisp Communicator – You surface financial issues clearly and early, with structured updates and actionable insights

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed construction budgets across all development projects
• Create and maintain cost tracking dashboards with real-time visibility into spend, variances, and vendor performance
• Work closely with PMs to validate estimates, track change orders, and ensure scope alignment
• Review vendor bids, contracts, and payment terms to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance
• Partner with internal finance and leadership teams to forecast cash flow needs and financial exposure
• Standardize financial documentation and reporting for project cost management at scale
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, milestone payments, and vendor deliverables
• Maintain audit readiness and documentation integrity for all financial activity within the development organization

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in construction finance, cost control, or project accounting, ideally with land development or infrastructure experience
• Proven track record managing budgets on $5M–$50M+ projects across multiple locations and vendors
• Strong working knowledge of job costing, vendor billing, and contract structures in construction
• High proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; bonus for dashboarding tools such as Smartsheet or Monday.com
• Familiarity with permitting timelines, milestone-based payments, and contractor compliance standards
• Ability to work across jurisdictions and collaborate remotely with internal teams and field-based PMs
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and process integrity in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Compensation

This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and significant opportunities for career growth within Elevation Capital. Benefits include full medical coverage, and paid time off.