Balfour Beatty US · 2 weeks ago
Business Manager
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services. The Business Manager will manage and monitor all accounting and administrative activities on assigned projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting and project budgets.
Responsibilities
Prepare or direct the preparation of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, back charges, and field invoices, etc
Manage Labor Compliance requirements for projects
Maintain project budgets, ensure proper cost tracking within budget structure, monitor actual costs against project budget and forecast
Ensure costs of the project are accurate by reviewing materials on site, preparing cost accruals, and checking activity quantities. Ensure cost report is accurate and distributed to management by internal deadlines
Maintain subcontracts/purchase orders including review of insurance requirements, pay estimate preparation account reconciliation, bonds, insurance, etc
Maintain EEO, HR & OFCCP documentation and postings
Assemble and organize budget and cost data, develop analyses, monitor job costs and variances
Assure that all billable costs and change orders are handled properly to assure maximum profitability on our jobs
Undertake assigned special projects and cost analyses as specified by Project Manager or Regional Business Manager
Manage the day-to-day operation of the project office
Provide support for other departments on assigned projects to assist in their administrative needs
Monitor project budgets and provide field management with progress reports and updates
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Four (4) year business/accounting or finance degree or five (5) or more years similar construction cost accounting experience or equivalent combinations of training/experience
Working knowledge of cost accounting software (JDE), construction technology and budget analysis required
Must be able to multi task
Proficient in Labor Compliance and LCP Tracker
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft word and excel
Punctual and dependable
Ability to follow instructions and take initiative
Excellent verbal, communication and organizational skills are a must
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Collaboration: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities
Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Preferred
Understanding of the Industrial, Civil and Mechanical construction industry would be a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Company
Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.
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