Project Manager Designee III

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Accountant (PA), Business Unit Manager (BUM), and Project Manager (PM) to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all financial and accounting related matters for projects within their assigned BU or PM.
• Assist the PM with accounting and financial matters related to project financial performance.
• Support day-to-day financial management of assigned projects, including job/contract setup, contract verification, invoicing, invoice adjustments, sub consultant management, accounts receivable tracking, collections, and job closeout.
• Maintain open communication with the primary PA to ensure efficient, timely, and quality results.
• Assist with ensuring compliance by their assigned BU with Dewberry’s business policies for time entry, expense reporting, travel, and other business processes as trained by Corporate Accounting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and advanced knowledge of ERP business tools and workflows.
• Knowledge of business contracts and invoice processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to translate direction, feedback, and strategy into actionable results.
• Strong collaboration skills with employees at all levels.
• Ability to interpret data and identify issues based on trends.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with a preference to accounting or an equivalent field of study.
• Proven history of maintaining financial and technical data.

Qualifications

• Educational background with a preference for a bachelor’s degree, ideally in accounting or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive and competitive insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life.
• Additional insurances at no cost to the employee such as life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability.
• Employee benefits including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Positions within the officer program are eligible for an annual bonus and stipend based on level and company performance.
• Discounted purchase programs available to all employees.