Project Financial Controls Specialist

Summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Financial Controls Specialist for projects in Omaha, NE and Cedar Rapids, IA.

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.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Finance, or related field. - 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 enterprise-level ERP system. - 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 terms).

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.

Pay and Schedule

The base pay range for this role is $73,800 MIN - $92,300 MAX (actual range is higher for Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm, with expertise in markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more.