Specialist, Project Support

MP Materials Corp.•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Project Support Specialist will be a member of our new Magnetics business. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in assisting the capital projects team execute projects for greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities that are shaping the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on team member with experience in capital projects. The Support Specialist will need to be able to make independent decisions while being organized, versatile, disciplined, and always willing to learn new things. The Capital Projects Support Specialist role is responsible for processing project invoices, SAP data entry, purchasing support, and general project support.

Requirements

Invoice processing experience
Procurement experience
Minimum three years’ administrative support experience
Associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field, or equivalent professional experience
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Construction or capital project experience
Experience with SAP is highly desirable
Capable of managing and analyzing large amounts of data for accuracy
Proficient in data entry and management
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; strong working knowledge of Excel
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work and connect with all levels of management and individual contributors

Responsibilities

Review and process monthly invoices from contractors and suppliers for capital projects
Expedite and track the review and approval of monthly contractor payment applications by liaising with the internal project team
Provide information to the finance team to ensure all invoices have been accrued in an accurate and timely manner
Assess invoices to ensure proper math calculations and support documentation
Ensure project expenses are posted properly by schedule of values and activity (WBS)
Enter Service Entry Sheets into SAP including supporting documentation for invoice approval routing
Collect and review project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers
Perform necessary data entry in SAP to create purchase requisitions and process supplier/contractor invoices at the direction of Project Managers and Director of Capital Projects
Assist project teams in management and control of project documentation and action items
Support continuous process improvement and development of standard operating procedures for the Capital Projects team
Liaise and maintain strong working relationships with engineering, project controls, construction, and management
Provide opportunities for internal customers to suggest feedback on performance and act on areas of opportunity
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems
Complete other tasks as needed or directed, including expense reporting
Develop capital project processes and procedures
Create summary dashboards
Occasional travel to subcontractor/vendor locations
Other duties as assigned