Business Manager​/Project Controls

Position: Business Manager / Project Controls
Atkinson Underground/Civil

About Atkinson

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil and infrastructure projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, large-scale construction projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients across public and private sectors.

The Role

In this role, you will serve as a trusted financial and project controls resource for construction projects and act as the primary liaison between project operations and corporate finance. This highly visible and fast-paced position is responsible for construction financial management, cost control, forecasting, and compliance for capital projects ranging in size from $20 million to $1 billion in contract value.

The role supports project teams by providing timely financial insight, reporting, and controls to ensure projects remain financially sound and operationally successful.

Responsibilities

* Support monthly project financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost control

* Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports and financial performance metrics

* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), project controls metrics, and financial trends

* Drive process innovation and continuous improvement across project controls and business operations

* Monitor and forecast project cash flow, revenue recognition, and cost performance

* Produce month-end financial reporting including equipment billing, subcontractor payments, owner billings, and project accounting reconciliation

* Monitor, track, and reconcile change orders and change management activities

* Lead activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement coordination, and construction financial reporting

* Maintain thorough knowledge of project contracts and a clear understanding of all contractual stakeholders

* Facilitate and participate in project meetings to coordinate financial, operational, and project controls activities

* Lead, train, and develop project team members in financial and project controls best practices

* Prepare and submit monthly job status reports outlining project priorities, risks, and financial considerations

* Lead project close-out activities including financial reconciliation, contract close-out, turnover documentation, warranties, and final subcontractor payments

* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owners, engineering firms, designers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

* Establish project deadlines and monitor schedule and financial progress in partnership with operations

* Promote and support a strong culture of safety across project teams and job sites

* Compile and submit owner pay applications and support billing processes

* Resolve internal audit findings and support compliance requirements

* Process subcontractor requisitions, accounts payable, and project cost documentation

* Support consumable material purchasing and equipment inventory tracking

* Assist with project setup, project closeout, owner contract review, and financial readiness

* Administer lien waivers, insurance documentation, and compliance tracking

* Proactively build relationships with industry professionals to support business development and pursuit of the right work

* Exceed stakeholder expectations by anticipating project, financial, and operational needs

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related business discipline, or equivalent relevant construction experience

* Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with project teams and leadership

* High attention to detail with reliable and accurate financial output

* Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment

* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for construction financial analysis and reporting

* Alignment to Atkinson's Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, and…