Aspiring Construction Accountant — Phoenix

PCL Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil West, part of the PCL Family of Companies, in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an Accounting Student to gain hands‑on experience in construction accounting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting activities that contribute to project success.

You will contribute to our team by monitoring and assisting with project HSE plans, assisting with training, and gathering data to support financial reporting and project controls through mentoring and training

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• Working toward safety designation
• Ability to learn applicable OH&S, environmental legislation and HSE processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts with craft workers.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to learn construction processes and terminology.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists with implementation of the project HSE Plan, environmental plan, regulatory requirements, and any other safe work practices.
• Identifies and assists in conducting project specific HSE training.
• Provides project team with project specific HSE information and trends and assists to create action plans.
• Assists with the development and implementation of hazard identification tools.
• Conducts project HSE inspections and verifies that corrective actions have been implemented.
• Supports project teams with the implementation of the emergency response plan and monitors project security requirements.
• Gathers, reviews, and provides input on trade documentation and monitors trade contractor safety compliance.
• Verifies that equipment and tool inspections are being conducted and documented as per requirements.
• Notifies appropriate stakeholders of any incident and supporting the investigation.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder relationships

Problem solving

Construction terminology understanding

Conflict resolution

Adaptability / learnability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Currently enrolled in a degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil West, part of the PCL Family of Companies, in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an Accounting Student to gain hands‑on experience in construction accounting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting activities that contribute to project success.

You will contribute to our team by monitoring and assisting with project HSE plans, assisting with training, and gathering data to support financial reporting and project controls through mentoring and training