Project Accountant

Qualifications:

Must have at least two years of practical experience in construction contract procurement and management, proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word, and basic knowledge of project management concepts. An associate's degree in business administration or a construction-related field is desirable. General qualifications desired include experience with conducting bidding processes, knowledge of construction contracting and public works requirements including prevailing wages, and consultant contracting. Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, well- organized, able to manage multiple tasks while pivoting efficiently to high‑priority or time‑sensitive work, and provide exceptional service in close team-based relationships.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work with a team of project managers and project coordinators who plan, design, contract, and perform construction management functions on projects throughout the western states. The specialist position will be responsible for supporting all project-related procurements, including construction, consultant, and material purchase agreements, and provide expertise in procurement compliance and processes.

Duties:

• Review of government contracts and grants, specifically for procurement-related compliance
• Assist with construction project bidding, prepare and QA/QC bid packages, review, develop, and track contracts, change orders, and insurance/bonding requirements, and complete lien releases
• Assist with professional service contracts, prepare and QA/QC RFP packages, review, develop and track contracts, amendments and insurance requirements
• Provide coordination of prevailing wage compliance
• Maintain project documentation in a standardized and organized manner
• Adhere to and ensure government and internal procurement regulations
• Perform project coordination duties and various administrative tasks as needed