Project Coordinator: Contracts & Financials Liaison

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking a finance/contract liaison to support project managers, accounting, and leadership across multiple locations in Texas. The role emphasizes understanding of project budgets, contractual compliance, and effective reporting.

You will prepare management reports, participate in audits, and help coordinate monthly reviews. The position requires strong MS Office skills and knowledge of project finance within an engineering/architecture setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant fields (Accounting, Business Administration or Law) or 10+ years of related experience.
• 7+ years of experience in managing contracts and/or project finances.
• Understanding of engineering/architectural consulting practices preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word and Excel; familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers, business groups, profit center leaders, and executives on project functions.
• Prepare financial reports for management and assist with project audits for quality and contract compliance.
• Assess project performance against budget and communicate status with metrics.
• Coordinate monthly project reviews between project managers and supervisors.
• Assist with end-to-end contract administration and project setup, including schedules and filing procedures.

Skills

Contract management

Project finance management

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Law

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking a finance/contract liaison to support project managers, accounting, and leadership across multiple locations in Texas. The role emphasizes understanding of project budgets, contractual compliance, and effective reporting.

You will prepare management reports, participate in audits, and help coordinate monthly reviews. The position requires strong MS Office skills and knowledge of project finance within an engineering/architecture setting.