Labor Rate Specialist

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Labor Rate Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama. The Labor Rate Specialist will focus primarily on contractual labor rates and is responsible for managing the setup of bill rates and allocation of time to projects.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist in managing the labor rate process for Brasfield & Gorrie
• Assist in developing, setting up and approving contractual labor rates in accordance with the construction contract
• Serve as a point of contact and support for labor and burden questions, answering inquiries, researching and resolving billing labor issues and discrepancies
• Correct labor entries for job cost in J D Edwards
• Manage the processing of weekly timesheets submitted in Professional Services Time Entry and assist with monthly if needed.
• Assess current processes and suggest/implement improvement methods
• Manage and send out Time Allocation Report at month-end
• Manage new hire PSTE set-up and PSTE employee changes
• Manage Field Management updates weekly
• Manage Host Account Cover Page monthly
• Assist in annual rate increases and updating all related Smartsheets
• Support and provide reports and any other requested information for internal and external audits
• Assist in testing new enhancements and tools releases in JD Edwards and Build
  
  

Qualifications

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required
• Two or more years of payroll/accounting/finance or related experience
• Labor billing rate experience preferred
• Construction accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver process improvements
• Results oriented, innovative, creative and pro-active leader
• High degree of comfort with large amounts of data
• Experience performing diagnostic tests and audits, as well as documenting processes
• Ability to communicate with a variety of team members to improve processes and initiate change
• Ability to develop and build reports
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, mathematical and organizational skills
• Ability to learn new computer software
• Team Player who works effectively in a team environment, as well as independently
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion, diligence and good judgment
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships
  
  

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.