Senior Project Coordinator

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Project Coordinator supports project managers, business groups, profit center leaders, and executives across project functions. The role serves as a liaison between day-to-day project managers and the accounting department, applying an understanding of accounting principles and practices while collaborating with technical and client-facing staff. Its reporting and processes support the firm’s financial management.

The position may be based in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Administration, or Law, or 10+ years of related experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience managing contracts and/or project finances.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the engineering and architectural consulting practice is preferred.
• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for management.
• Complete project audits, including quality and contract compliance audits.
• Assess project performance against project budgets.
• Communicate project status and direction effectively using available tools and metrics.
• Establish and coordinate monthly project reviews between project managers and supervisors.
• Communicate with project managers and the Accounting department regarding month-end revenue accruals and progress reporting.
• Administer and develop contracts and agreements with Legal department oversight.
• Set up projects, including generating setup documents, helping develop project schedules, establishing filing procedures, and preparing project work plans.
• Coordinate project close-out, ensuring required filing and project write-ups are completed in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

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