Project Financial Controls Specialist

Mortenson • Omaha, NE

12h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience using Oracle E-Business Suite or similar enterprise-level ERP system

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level