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Primoris Heavy Civil is looking for an experienced Project Accounting Manager for our Laredo, TX office to join our team in managing the financial backbone of our heavy civil construction projects. From highways and bridges to large-scale earthwork, this position plays a vital role in ensuring every dollar is tracked, every report is accurate, and every project is aligned with financial goals.

Job Description:

The Project Accounting Manager will oversee administrative and accounting functions at assigned office and direct office staff.  Applicant will need to manage project-level accounting operations across multiple active jobs with the South Texas Area.

Functional Requirements:

Act as public relations liaison with clients and other external contacts (vendors and subcontractors) as required. Assist in development of business plan as needed. Assist in execution of all owner change orders and subcontract change orders. Make sure all pay estimates are entered timely each month. Ensure all subcontractors pay applications are entered timely each month. Monitor A/R and inquire with customer when receivable gets 60 days or older. Assist Project Management in providing salaried new hires company issued equipment. The Project Accounting Manager is the primary contact (go to person) for the project managers, project engineers, cost control personnel or safety personnel to contact with questions regarding accounting or administrative matters, training needs, security issues or any other problems. If it is determined that additional assistance is required, then the Project Manager or proper corporate personnel should be contacted to assist. The Project Accounting Manager should make sure that all division overhead expenses are properly coded and approved by the Division Manager. Oversee the office administration of the branch office, which includes receptionist, administration personnel, contract administration personnel and accounting. Verification process, review batches before sending to Corporate A/P for processing. Knowledge and implementation of field purchasing procedures and major purchase orders. Knowledge of subcontractor processing procedures including vendor setups. Knowledge of how to enter client pay estimates and follow up for inquiries related to such. Knowledge of how the Inventory and Material Sales process works; primarily managing Material Sales deposits and reconciliation of accounts. Oversee the timeliness of payroll reporting including verification, review and sending to Corporate Payroll for processing by prescribed deadlines. Perform and lead the operation of corporate audit requests. Manage the process of check requests from Project personnel. Monitor and manage the permissions to the Divisions File Server (Egnyte). Ability to work well with senior project personnel as well as subordinates while performing the job duties. Responsible for the budgeting and purchasing process in compliance with company policy and Division specific business plan. Responsible for leading a dynamic team. Perform other related duties as required of the position or as directed by supervisor.

Qualification Standards:

Minimum 5 years’ general business/administrative experience within construction industry; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Minimum 5 years’ experience in both staff and supervisory capacity in accounting and administrative positions within construction industry; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in accounting and financial reporting process, accounting and administrative department and general office administration in a multi-location environment. Advanced knowledge and understanding of company policies, procedures, contract requirements, and construction management functions (accounting, cost control, procurement, etc.) Working knowledge of general employment practices and regulations are essential. Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Intermediate knowledge of Viewpoint and P-Vault accounting software and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be comfortable learning new software packages. Manage administrative process of procuring computers, iPads, cellular devices and securing the appropriate access rights for users in the area. Must be able to work under pressure, to multi-task and to meet deadlines. Must possess proven communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and background check.

Benefits

Competitive compensation paid weekly Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD 401(k) with company match, vested day-one Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP] Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit. 

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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