Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

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.

• Assure time schedule quality

• Track actual progress vs baseline within time schedule

• Conduct root cause analysis of delays and propose mitigation strategies

• 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.

About you

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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

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 .  

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $140,000 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.

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