Project Controller
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 6 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Project Controlling
- Contract Management
- Cost Analysis
- Revenue Recognition
- Claim Management
- Forecasting
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English Proficiency
Also useful
- SAP
- SAP CO
- Primavera
- Deal Management
About the role
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Job ID: R0139418
- Date Posted: 2026-09-10
Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
- Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Remote: No
About the role
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Accountabilities
Project level responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- In conjunction with Project Team, develop the Work Breakdown Structure and Budgets for the project
- Work with Work Package Leaders (WPL) to develop accurate cost to complete estimates and percent complete evaluations
- Track, monitor and report planned budgets/forecast vs. actual spend using project controlling tools (SAP, PCS and Primavera). Provide variance explanations and possible recovery plan actions
- Work with Project Planner to review latest schedule and quarterly report the Earned Value
- Monthly reporting of project results
- Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Orders
- Work with the project manager to assist with the preparation and tracking of potential claims for additional work
- Track internal and external invoicing and reconciliation of cash receipts and retention.
- Understand and report on the cash flow position of the project
- Work with global controllers for Intracompany projects
- Track subcontractor invoicing, payments and reconciliations
- Review and approve Purchase Order Requisitions in alignment with budget and track P.O.s in PCS
- Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget and reporting of the key performance indicators for the project
- Monitor the financial “health” of the project and raise the “red flag” when a negative impact or condition arises
Required skills/experience
- 3-4 years of previous experience as Controller or similar role;
- Experience in the area of Project Controlling and Contract Management, such as customer contract analysis, commenting contracts, project cost and margin analysis and/or project cost calculations;
- Experience in revenue recognition and understanding how the free-cash-flow of the company is composed / can be further improved;
- Knowledge on claim management, forecasting the main variances to analyze and predict the closing results of the projects themselves;
- Knowledge of Project Management basis;
- Experience with SAP (especially CO) is highly desirable;
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office (focus on Excel and Outlook);
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and ability to multitask;
- Have a real passion and enthusiasm for deal management in complex project;
- Proactivity;
- Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment, result oriented approach, proactivity, autonomy and open mind;
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Flexibility and adaptability according to specific requirements;
- Team Player, looking to add value to the organization and being well trusted partner of the colleagues and/or of the Management
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a Business related field
- Language: English Proficiency
Benefits
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
- Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
- Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
From Hitachi's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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