Construction Project Controller

Company Overview

IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.

IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial-scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin-out of Intersect, as a result of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long-standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios

About This Role

As part of IPX Power’s Project Controls team, you’ll help ensure large-scale infrastructure projects are delivered with financial discipline, clarity, and confidence. You’ll partner closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams across Engineering, Development, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to manage project budgets from pre-construction through Commercial Operation Date. This role plays a critical part in enabling informed decisions, building scalable tools, and ensuring projects stay on track financially as they move from planning to execution. This role is planned to start as soon as possible and will ramp into full ownership of multiple active projects as you build familiarity with IPX Power’s project controls frameworks and reporting standards.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing IPX Power’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by bringing financial structure, transparency, and accountability to complex construction projects. The Project Controls team partners across the organization to establish strong controls before construction begins and maintains ownership of budget management and reporting through project completion. Joining this team means working at the center of high-impact projects, collaborating with experienced cross-functional partners, and building skills that scale with IPX Power’s growing portfolio.

What You’ll Do

Deliver Project Budget Ownership

• Manage budgets and monthly reporting for 6–10 concurrent active projects using Google Sheets
• Maintain accurate cost tracking across all project disciplines from pre-construction through COD
• Support Project Managers with timely, data-driven insights to guide budget decisions

Drive Forecasting and Cost Accuracy

• Forecast project cash flows and estimate-to-complete in partnership with subject matter experts
• Manage monthly contingency tracking and cash flow reporting
• Produce earned value reporting for major contracts

Enable Clear and Reliable Financial Reporting

• Review invoices for accuracy and proper cost category assignment
• Prepare wire requests for Project Managers on an ad-hoc basis
• Update monthly and ad-hoc internal and external financial reporting presentations
• Collaborate with Portfolio Finance and Accounting to maintain consistency across financial tools and reports

Build Scalable Tools and Processes

• Create and enhance Google Suite tools to automate workflows and improve reporting efficiency
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures for budget processes
• Train team members on project controls tools and best practices

Collaborate Across the Project Lifecycle

• Attend weekly project meetings to stay aligned on scope, schedule, and financial status
• Partner closely with Engineering, Development, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams throughout construction

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in Project Controls or project budget management, ideally within the energy or infrastructure sector
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets, with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
• Strong command of Google Suite and comfort collaborating in Slack-based environments
• Experience managing multiple project budgets simultaneously without losing attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling Google Slides presentations
• Analytical thinking, strong organization, and a proactive approach that will help you succeed in a fast-moving, collaborative environment