Finance Project Manager

Description

Position Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing projects from initial setup through closeout, with a strong focus on financial performance, documentation, procurement, billing, and coordination with field teams and general contractors. This role requires someone who is organized, financially minded, and comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Project Startup:

Set up new projects, including job numbers, project files, budgets, and documentation. Develop project budgets and Schedules of Values (SOVs) to support accurate billing and positive project cash flow. Establish change order templates and project tracking processes. Create and maintain submittal and RFI logs. Prepare and issue purchase orders, subcontracts, and Letters of Intent as needed. Coordinate initial submittals, shop drawings, product data, and closeout documentation. Drive the project startup process efficiently, typically within a 6 to 12-week timeframe.

Project & Financial Management:

Review contracts and ensure project requirements are understood and followed. Manage project budgets, projections, billings, and change orders. Coordinate procurement activities including buyouts, CBOMs, bulk purchases, and commodity agreements. Monitor project financial performance and proactively identify cost or cash-flow concerns. Manage permitting requirements and contract document updates, including ASIs and revisions.

Project Coordination:

Manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and other project documentation. Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to resolve RFIs and project issues. Review project schedules and milestones; experience with Microsoft Project is a plus. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate final closeout packages, O&M documentation, and other turnover requirements.

Skills

Purchase Orders, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Reporting and Planning, Forecasting, RFI, RFQ, Change Order Management, Contracts, Billing, Subcontracts, Sample Change Order, Contract Review, Electrical, Subcontract, Construction, Construction Projects, Engineering, Engineer

Top Skills Details

Purchase Orders,Budgeting,Financial Reporting,Reporting and Planning,Forecasting,RFI,RFQ,Change Order Management,Contracts,Billing,Subcontracts,Sample Change Order,Contract Review

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

Experience managing commercial construction or specialty trade projects. Strong understanding of project budgets, SOVs, change orders, billings, and cost projections. Experience with subcontracts, purchase orders, procurement, and project documentation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects. Comfortable working directly with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams. Experience using Autodesk or Billd

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $39.00 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.