Careers

The main function of a Project Accountant (PA) is to handle all billing and accounts payable functions for CMC Design-Build major construction projects. The project accountant will work closely with the Project management group of CMC and will assist them handling any client or subcontractor financial needs or questions.

• Acquires project budget from Project team and enters data into appropriate systems.
• Drafts, processes, and distributes owner application for payment and letters invoices as directed by Project Manager.
• Compiles all required payment backup including subcontractor billings, cost reports or lien waivers.
• Collects and processes subcontractor application for payment and works with Compliance to ensure that all backup documentation is provided.
• Reviews and validates subcontractor applications for payment with project team and aids in correcting errors and omissions.
• Coordinates and validates final billings from subcontractors and vendors.
• Sets up and maintains key project information in project programs.

Subcontractor / Vendor Risk Management

• Work with project team to understand the needs that are specific to the project/client. This includes, type of contract, documentation specific to client: lien releases, back up minority reporting, certified payroll, etc.
• Works with Compliance Manager to collects and processes all Lien Waivers, and provide assistant for same, to subcontractors with lower tier subcontractors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required
• 2-5 years of Project Accounting experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills a must
• Detail oriented a must
• Team player with a willingness to support team members across the finance discipline
• Excellent listening skills and strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative environment
• Notary or willingness to become a notary preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and knowledge of construction accounting applications and software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or related field.
• Enrollment in NCARB AXP preferred, but not required.
• Interest in problem solving and designing buildings with a high level of complexity.
• Ability to work simultaneously across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills, excellent time management and a passion for growth.
• Experience utilizing Revit and AutoCAD in a professional setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Project Captains and Architects to develop designs and construction documentation for large scale industrial/commercial projects.
• Research and specify products and materials to achieve design goals.
• Develop renderings and presentations to client for design options.
• Work with Project Captains and Architects to perform submittal, shop drawing and RFI review during construction administration.
• Complete site visits during all phases of design and construction including, but not limited to, existing building documentation, on-site meetings with owners, and construction site visits.
• Some travel is required.

• Assist with set up of field office facilities and filing system, scheduling of workers, and procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes and field reports.
• Work with subcontractors to complete project within the given budget and time frame.
• Assure that proper safety standards and precautions are followed.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with scope of work.
• Assist with preparing and completing punch list.
• Projects are throughout the U.S. An upbeat, positive, results oriented attitude is a must.

• Assist project managers with a variety of tasks from project start-up to close out
• Assist with preparing and maintaining files, schedules & logs
• Drawing Reviews
• Locate vendors, prepare bid packages, & receive proposals
• Draft purchase orders, subcontracts and change orders
• Assist with the permitting process
• Distribute drawings to and communicate with subcontractors and field personnel
• Assist with invoice review and coding
• Assist with punch list and preparation of close out materials

Overall Background/Requirements 

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management
• Resourcefulness and leadership ability
• Overnight and some multi-day travel
• An upbeat, positive, results oriented attitude is a must

• Define project program requirements.
• Assist in developing project layout.
• Estimate project cost.
• Prepare preliminary subcontractor scope of work.
• Secure preliminary subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare scope of work/proposal to Owner.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Network within the food industry and attend trade shows.
• Candidates should have a good understanding of warehouse design and operations, food processing facility design and flow, basic utility requirements, and food safety design and procedures.
• Candidates must have good writing and speaking skills and be proficient in Excel, and Word. Experience with AutoCad, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Publisher is a plus.
• Candidates must be proficient in quantity take-offs.
• Projects are throughout the U.S. Overnight and some multi-day travel is required.
• Candidates should have a good understanding of general contracting.
• This is effectively sales engineer position, so the candidate should have good interpersonal skills. An upbeat, positive, results oriented attitude is a must.

• Establish and manage site safety procedures.
• Management of site, subcontractors, suppliers etc. Assist in project management (development of project scope, budget and schedule).
• Develop overall project schedules and three week look ahead schedules.
• Coordinate the schedules and work of contractors for building and process disciplines.
• Oversee process & utility equipment installations.
• Secure regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate field engineering.
• Manage facility start up.
• Manage 3rd party testing and inspection.
• Projects are throughout the U.S. extended stay travel is required.
• An upbeat, positive, results oriented attitude is a must.

• Manage the Design/Build process for food distribution and food processing facilities
• Prepare subcontractor RFP/scope of work
• Secure, vet and level subcontractor pricing
• Negotiate subcontracts
• Secure governmental approvals for the projects
• Finalize design details with clients, design team and outside consultants
• Establish and manage the project schedule
• Manage CMC field staff
• Manage project cost
• Train and develop field personnel and assistant project managers

Overall Background/Requirements 

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management
• Resourcefulness and leadership ability
• Overnight and some multi-day travel
• An upbeat, positive, results oriented attitude is a must