Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
Job DescriptionRESPEC seeks an experienced Project Controls Office Manager to join our Mining & Energy Team in Lexington, KY.
The Project Controls Office Manager is a central partner in driving operational excellence and project execution. This role manages daily office operations while delivering critical project controls support, ensuring accurate project setup, streamlined billing processes, and reliable reporting for internal teams.
Working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, and the Accounting team, the Project Controls Office Manager maintains project data in Salesforce, BST (RESPEC’s ERP software), and PowerBI; prepares weekly and monthly financial updates; and supports resource planning. The role also leads administrative staff, strengthens internal processes, and champions continuous improvement to enhance consistency, efficiency, and visibility across all project management activities.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at managing details and systems, and is energized by opportunities to improve workflows and support high‑quality project delivery.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters
QualificationsRequired:
- 3 to 5 years of directly applicable experience in business financial management
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook)
- Comprehensive understanding of general accounting principles and project management
- Proficiency with project management software and financial systems (e.g., BST, PowerBI, Salesforce, or similar systems)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
- Experience implementing system improvements or workflow enhancements across teams or programs
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better. With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do. From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore. Know-How is Everything. We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
