Construction Business Manager

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced OCC Business Manager to provide high-level administrative support to the Project General Manager and project team in Kansas City, MO. You will manage subcontracts, POs, master agreements, AP/AR, and financial analysis to ensure project success.

Responsibilities include entering contracts in JD Edwards and PMIS, preparing client invoices, reviewing payroll reports, and ensuring contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a construction-related administrative role, preferably with a commercial or industrial general contractor supporting multiple projects.
• Skills: Proficiency in JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, and project management systems (e.g., PMIS).
• Strong experience in procurement, subcontracts, AP/AR, and financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Project General Manager.
• Issue subcontracts, purchase orders, and work releases to subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor master agreements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform financial, numerical, and statistical analysis as needed.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for project tracking and reporting.
• Enter contracts into JD Edwards (JDE) and PMIS (Access-based project management system).
• Process subcontractor invoices and prepare client invoices.
• Review certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and interpret contract documents to ensure compliance.
• Analyze and monitor monthly Job Income Reports.
• Review project data using Hubble Reports for financial insight and compliance.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment to manage details, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives.
• Provide guidance to junior administrative team members, as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontracts

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Collaboration

Interpersonal & negotiation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

PMIS

Job description

This position provides high-level administrative support to the Project General Manager and overall project team. The role includes a blend of clerical, financial, and project-based tasks essential to the success of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Project General Manager
• Issue subcontracts, purchase orders, and work releases to subcontractors
• Manage subcontractor master agreements and maintain supporting documentation
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Perform financial, numerical, and statistical analysis as needed
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for project tracking and reporting
• Enter contracts into JD Edwards (JDE) and PMIS (Access-based project management system)
• Process subcontractor invoices and prepare client invoices
• Review certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance
• Review and interpret contract documents to ensure compliance
• Analyze and monitor monthly Job Income Reports
• Review project data using Hubble Reports for financial insight and compliance
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment to manage details, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives
• Provide guidance to junior administrative team members, as needed
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic

information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state,

or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a

401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending

account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement

through professional training and development.

State

Missouri

Job Description

OCC Business Manager

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a construction-related administrative role, preferably with a commercial or industrial general contractor supporting multiple projects. Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a plus.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, and project management systems (e.g., PMIS)
• Strong experience in procurement, subcontracts, AP/AR, and financial analysis
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with subcontractors and suppliers
• Additional Requirements:
• Position will be supporting work located in Kansas City and KCI Airport.
• Must pass a Federal Security Threat Assessment and Fingerprint Criminal Records Search.
• Occasional physical activity may be required, such as using a 3-step ladder to access or store supplies
• May require use of a company pool vehicle for errands or document delivery—must have a valid driver’s license and pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• A pre-employment health assessment and drug screening will also be required

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic

information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state,

or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a

401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending

account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement

through professional training and development.