Construction Project Controller - Track and Systems
Brightline West Trains
Manage construction cost accounting, control, and reporting for high-speed rail projects.
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Las Vegas, NV
Onsite
Company Size
223 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction & Development
Engineering
Construction Management
Planning
Development
Financing
Vendor/Subcontractor Engagement
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Rail Transportation
Heavy Civil
Buildings
Operations Control
Maintenance Facilities
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimation
cost control
risk management
financial reporting
payments processing
stakeholder coordination
- Participates in risk evaluation sessions or preconstruction reviews for major capital construction projects/program in coordination with risk manager and construction management teams.
- Ensures integration of cost practices and methods, and supports the development of cost management policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
- Responsible for all activities detailed above, while gathering input from relevant parties (e.g., Contract Management Specialist, Construction Managers) and receiving approval from Project Director on areas impacting the development and construction projects.
- Coordinates input from Contract Management Specialists and Construction Managers on areas impacting project costs and budget.
- In coordination with the Construction Management project team, lead the development, preparation, and maintenance of project cost estimation, construction cost accounting, cost control, financial risk management, and contingency determination and management, incorporating current best practices used in the construction and transportation infrastructure industries.
- Works directly with the VP Capital Projects to prepare monthly project and construction management reports and to coordinate the processing of payments to contractors and vendors.
What you bring
project controls
cpa
detail oriented
aconex
netsuite
construction
- Experience with Project Controls management relating to cost, scheduling, and estimating at a project level.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, with a CPA designation preferred.
- Extremely detail-oriented individual who possesses comprehensive knowledge of document management processes.
- Experienced with Aconex, Net Suite, SAGE/Timberline, Procore, PMWeb, and MSPS.
- Demonstrated project control cost skills.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in the Infrastructure, Transportation, or Real Estate Construction industry is highly preferred.
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Overview
2024 Groundbreaking
Construction Commenced
High-speed rail system construction began on April 22, 2024, marking the start of a significant infrastructure project.
218 Miles
Rail System Span
The electric rail system connects major cities, offering a high-speed alternative to traditional travel.
$12B Budget
Project Funding
The project combines federal grants and private investments, demonstrating significant financial commitment.
400k Tons CO₂
Annual Emissions Reduction
The rail system aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions, contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Rebranded from earlier projects and acquired by Fortress.
- Currently constructing the nation's first true high-speed rail system along the I-15 median.
- Collaborates with Siemens to build ten AP 220 trainsets under a 30-year maintenance contract in Nevada.
- Stations span Las Vegas, Victor Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga, with Metrolink links to downtown LA.
- Utilizes union labor across 13 rail and building trades, deploying significant infrastructure materials.
- Incorporates wildlife overpasses and zero-grade crossings to protect desert ecosystems.
- Aims to transform travel by halving drive time and easing I-15 congestion.
400,000+ tons CO₂ annually
CO₂ Reduction
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions through the use of all-electric, zero-emission high-speed trains.
700 million miles
Vehicle Miles Reduced
Decreases the total distance traveled by vehicles, contributing to lower carbon emissions.
16,000 short‑haul flights
Flight Emissions Eliminated
Equivalent reduction in flights due to high-speed rail usage, lowering air travel emissions.
100% emission‑free power by 2045
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim to source all electricity from green power providers by 2045.
- Supports design and construction of three wildlife overcrossings and upgrades over 600 culverts across I‑15 for regional habitat connectivity
- Foresees sustainable station design with EV charging, water‑efficient irrigation, paperless ticketing, recycled/reclaimed materials, and integration with transit‑oriented development
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