Senior Project Financial Controls Lead

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

401k match

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability

Job summary

Mortenson in Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced Project Financial Controls Specialist to drive cost control across projects, overseeing the PFM system, and guiding project teams in best practices. The role emphasizes collaboration with operations to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts.

The candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years’ experience in construction cost management, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

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 ERP
• Strong Excel skills; macro development 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, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks
• Understanding of various Construction Contract Delivery Methods

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 knowledge to meet budget and forecast goals
• Support project teams with 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

Skills

Cost management

Financial controls

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

Mortenson in Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced Project Financial Controls Specialist to drive cost control across projects, overseeing the PFM system, and guiding project teams in best practices. The role emphasizes collaboration with operations to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts.

The candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years’ experience in construction cost management, with strong Excel and ERP skills.