Project Controller II, Cost

Overview

This role supports cost and schedule reporting for semiconductor construction and tool installation projects. Work is Remote (West Coast U.S. Only) with required regular collaboration during Pacific Time business hours.

Location / Time Zone Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone.
• Position supports semiconductor construction and tool installation projects in Santa Clara, CA.
• Periodic travel to the project site in the Santa Clara area will be required as needed.

Compensation

• Salary range: $77,000 to $118,000 (final offer depends on experience, skill set, and education).

Responsibilities

• Support project cost and schedule reporting across the project lifecycle, using current industry practices and software.
• Work under the supervision of Senior Controllers and Project Managers to integrate and report across engineering, procurement, cost, schedule, technical, and construction disciplines.

Project Life Cycle Support

• Design:
  • Track labor hours and costs.
  • Maintain deliverables tracking worksheets.
  • Collaborate regularly with PM, Discipline Leads, and Discipline Engineers to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Estimating / Bid Package Budgeting:
  • Collaborate with the team to understand how estimating is conducted.
  • Assist with PNR/BRR updates.
  • Ensure all reports are accurately updated and aligned across platforms.
• Bidding:
  • Support PM and Procurement Manager with updating reports/systems used for budget comparisons.
• Contracts:
  • Convert bid breakdown into SOVs.
  • Understand scope of contracts and line items.
• Execution Planning, Tracking, and Invoicing:
  • Develop and present cost reports using tools including Procore, Power BI, UDF.
  • Develop, update, and present spend plans.
  • Set up and manage dashboards and custom reporting.
  • Perform all reporting in collaboration with PM and the team.
• Closeout:
  • Support PM and staff with closeout activities.
  • At project completion, record historical cost information and “lessons learned” as directed.

General Support

• Assist estimating, procurement, and project management with scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid analysis as directed by the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to improve processes, systems, and organizational learning/continuous improvement.

Invoicing Support

• Support the project team to agree contractor SOVs and certify progress, invoicing, and payment.
• Collaborate with accounting to align project invoices with current funding and client billings.
• Ensure appropriate backup documentation for all phases.

Change Management & Cost Reporting

• Support the change control process.
• Assist with cost trends and changes with follow-on validation and agreement of pricing.
• Process change orders for approval and incorporation into contracts.
• Support integrated cost reporting platform operations.
• Produce detailed cost reports including budgets, changes, commits (POs), spends, anticipated costs, and forecast.
• Review cost system data integrity to ensure accuracy of overall project forecast.
• Support budgeting, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting processes across the engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Create effective visualizations and graphics for team communication.
• Assist with updates to cash flow projections, staffing plans, and contingency usage.
• Collaborate to align cost and schedule data.

Schedule Support

• Assist with schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
• Note: schedule development is performed by a separate Scheduler role.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional Cost Project Controls experience.
• Experience supporting semiconductor construction and/or tool installation projects.
• BS degree in engineering or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Experience with data management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI).
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to proactively pursue information, collaborate across project teams, and ensure timely and accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to financial ERP systems.

Interview Requirements

• Interviews are conducted either in person or virtually; video required.

Work Authorization

• IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Educational assistance

An additional benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid time off