Senior Project Coordinator

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Project Coordinator supports project managers, business groups, profit center leaders, and executives with project functions, including financial reporting, project audits, budget-performance assessments, status communications, monthly reviews, revenue accruals, progress reporting, contract administration, project setup, and project close-out. The role is a critical liaison between project managers and the Accounting department and requires an understanding of accounting principles and practices, along with a collaborative approach to working with technical and client-facing staff.

The position may be based in the Houston, Austin, or San Antonio location.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the engineering and architectural consulting practice.
• 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.
• Coordinate month-end revenue accruals and progress reporting with Project Managers and the Accounting department.
• Administer and develop contracts and agreements with Legal department oversight.
• Support project setup by generating setup documents and helping develop project schedules, filing procedures, and project work plans.
• Support project close-out by ensuring proper filing, project write-ups, and other required items are completed in accordance with company policy.
• Serve as a liaison between project managers and the Accounting department, applying accounting knowledge collaboratively with technical and client-facing staff.

What This Job Offers

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