Mortenson Construction

Project Financial Controls Specialist

Mortenson Construction$73K — $92K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of three years' experience in construction management
  • Minimum of three years' experience with cost management and financial control practices
  • Preferred experience using Oracle E-Business Suite or similar ERP system
  • Strong Excel skills, with macro development experience a plus
  • Experience with project cost issue management and change management
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Diverse understanding of various Construction Contract Delivery Methods

Responsibilities

  • Implement and administer project financial cost control functions
  • Communicate with project teams on the development and application of PFM
  • Maintain effective cost control practices aligned with company policies
  • Produce cost control performance metrics for leadership review
  • Educate project teams to make informed budget and forecast decisions
  • Support project teams with system updates and enhancements
  • Test, validate, and maintain test plans for system performance

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage
  • Comprehensive dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with generous employer match
  • Paid time off including holidays and other leaves
  • Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to a no-cost mental health tool and extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Discount program for gym memberships
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

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.

Accepted locations: 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 degree
  • 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 term) preference


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
  • 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


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

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.


About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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