Project Financial Controls Specialist

Mortenson; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 73,800 - 92,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an experienced Project Financial Controls Specialist to apply cost control procedures and financial analysis to projects. Responsibilities include administering financial functions, training project teams on PFM software, and producing performance metrics. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in construction management and cost control practices. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in construction management preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with cost management and financial control practices.
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, and financial projections.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer project financial cost control functions.
• Communicate with project teams on the development and use of PFM.
• Produce cost control performance metrics for group leadership.

Skills

Cost management

Financial control practices

Oracle E-Business Suite

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork orientation

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Finance, or related degree

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Financial Controls Specialist who will be responsible for applying cost control procedures, best practices and analysis to projects while supporting, assisting and training project team members in the Project Financial Management (“PFM”) system and software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and administer project financial cost control functions
• Communicate with project teams on the development, application, use, and training of PFM
• Maintain effective cost control practices consistent with Mortenson’s policies and procedures
• Produce cost control performance metrics for group leadership
• Provide project teams with the knowledge to make informed decisions to meet budget and forecast goals
• Support project teams with new updates and enhancements to the PFM system
• Provide functional technical expertise for system releases
• Test, validate and maintain test plans
• Prioritize system enhancements to maximize benefit to operations
• Coordinate enhancement efforts with other business groups
• Recreate and document errors and enhancements
• Provide communication to operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Finance, or related degree
• Minimum of three years’ experience in construction management preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience with cost management and financial control practices
• Preferred experience using Oracle E-Business Suite or similar enterprise-level ERP system
• Strong Excel Skills, some macro development experience a plus
• Experience with project cost issue management and change management
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, and financial projections
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with details
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and excellent customer service skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• A diverse understanding of the various Construction Contract Delivery Methods including lump Sum Fixed Price, Cost Plus with and w/o Guaranteed Maximum Price, Fixed Fee vs. Percentage Fee, and Packages (portions of the project with different contractual term) preference
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

BENEFITS

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

PAY

The base pay range for this role is $73,800 MIN - $92,300 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.