Project Controls Specialist (Finance)

Location: Merritt Island, Florida, USA; hybrid

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 USD per year, plus performance-based bonuses

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated engineering and consulting services across industries including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, clean energy, education, infrastructure, and robotics.

What you will do

• Support engineering projects throughout the project lifecycle, including project setup, planning, scheduling, cost analysis, billing, and project monitoring.
• Coordinate contract modifications, funding updates, charge codes, contract administration, and subcontract creation and management.
• Track labor hours, productivity metrics, schedules, costs, project performance, and risks.
• Provide reporting and coordination support to project managers and leadership.
• Plan meetings, prepare detailed minutes, and provide administrative support to managers, employees, and office visitors.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organization, time management, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good experience with Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and email applications.
• Valid, unrestricted Florida driver’s license required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen for security clearance requirements and able to obtain and maintain the required federal security clearance.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the contract lifecycle.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization with a people-first approach to problem solving.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and professional development support.