Project Manager - Construction Management

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for a Field Office Manager/Project Accountant for heavy civil projects in the North Texas Area . Their responsibilities are to provide overall direction and control over the jobs site accounting, personal functions and other administrative support function required to support both the project staff and accounting. This role will report to either our corporate headquarters in Coppell, Texas or one of the project sites. Responsibilities: Demonstrates understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and is able troubleshoot payment or vendor issues Ensure the necessary back-up documentation is on file before approving invoices for payment Monitor the entire invoice system to ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are paid in a timely manner Oversee field payroll functions for both hourly and salaried employees; ensuring that all hours worked are properly documented, coded, and reported Reviews costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for management Ensures that all cost and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules Identifies, adjusts, and reviews forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue Perform a wide variety of related administrative support tasks at project field offices Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with 2 years in construction is preferred Associate’s degree is preferred Experience in project scheduling, change order management, and subcontractor coordination Experience handling jobsite personnel functions, including hiring, onboarding, and safety compliance Experience maintaining project filing systems and preparing reports for management Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Dependable and capable of working efficiently and independently in a professional setting Be an effective communicator with strong customer service skills Strong organization skills and attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines Requirements: High School Diploma/GED or higher 3+ years of experience managing payroll, invoicing, and project cost tracking in the construction industry Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Valid driver’s license Must be able to work on call as needed Travel to various North Texas project sites as needed Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish. About Austin Bridge and Road A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr