Senior Project Controller

The Senior Project Controller position is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the new PM Group Southern California team located out of Thousand Oaks. The role entails overall responsibility for scheduling and cost management on engineering design projects.  The role also includes setting up and rolling out processes and procedures to manage project costs and schedules compliant with PM Group requirements.    

Our office will be executing cutting-edge projects for national and international life sciences clients.  Proven project delivery experience in  the life sciences industry is required  (biopharma / cell & gene therapy / pharmaceutical).

PM Group is an international project delivery company operating across Europe, the USA, and Asia. We have a 48 year track record in project management, process design, facility design, and construction management for leading multinational companies. We are world leaders in the pharmaceutical, food, mission-critical, MedTech, advanced manufacturing, and energy sectors.

• Develop & manage project schedules for medium and large capex pharma projects (experience with MS Project & Primavera required)
• Communicate with project management team and provide regular schedule performance status reports
• Provide  input to project reviews
• Track project service hours including spent, planned and forecast hours (earned value management),and identify variances and create corrective action plans
• Help prepare capital cost estimates for projects
• Conduct project services delivery change control and capital expenditure cost, and status reporting
• Participate in project risk management reviews
• Support commercial preparation of PM Group project bid and tenders for services
• Produce data analytics to support project delivery and business operations
• Support the office annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, or a related technical field. If no degree, relevant work experience will be considered
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ relevant experience
• Experience of cost management on projects $20M+
• Consistent track record of providing project financial (cost) and scheduling oversight
• Strong communication and facilitation skills at all levels
• Proven knowledge of best practice analytical concepts and reporting with an emphasis on project revenue recognition, profit reporting, performance measurement and cost control
• Ability to build internal business relationships and ensure that all business decisions are made in alignment with sound financial and data analytics
• Experience meeting tight deadlines with good attention to detail and a focus on getting the work done well
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including intermediate to advanced level skills (Good Excel skills required)
• Experience with Primavera is required
• Previous experience of Agresso Business World is an advantage

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2022.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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Additional Information

The pay range for a candidate selected for this position is typically $115,000 to $145,000 annually. The  selected candidate’s pay will be based on work location, qualifications, and relevant experience. PMG offers comprehensive insurance coverage as well as the opportunity to participate in our ownership program and annual incentive programs which are based on company and individual performance. 

PMG does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes submitted to any employee of PMG without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of PMG. Please, no phone calls or emails.