Project Finance Manager- Construction/Utilities

Project Finance Manager- Construction/Utilities

Finance + Projects + Customer Relationships

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who understands how projects operate in the real world. This role combines financial analysis, project management, customer communication, and operational support within a construction, industrial, manufacturing, or oil & gas environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting or finance background, hands-on P&L experience, and the confidence to work directly with customers and project teams. This is a primarily office-based role with customer meetings and occasional site visits.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 (based on experience)

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement: 401(k)

Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays

Additional Coverage: Life and disability programs

Employment Type: Direct hire, long-term opportunity

What You'll Do

• Manage financial reporting and project cost analysis for active projects.

• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenue, margins, and overall financial performance.

• Prepare and analyze P&Ls, forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.

• Build reports and financial models using Excel and internal financial/ERP systems.

• Work closely with project managers and operations leadership to identify financial issues and opportunities.

• Communicate directly with customers regarding project financial information, status, and business needs.

• Participate in customer meetings and visit customer or project sites as needed.

• Investigate cost variances and recommend ways to improve project profitability.

• Support project planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making from project start through completion.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting focus, or a closely related field.

• 4–5+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, project finance, project controls, or a similar role.

• Previous hands-on P&L experience is required.

• Professional experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, or another heavy project-based environment is required.

• Strong understanding of project financials, job costing, budgets, forecasting, and profitability.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including building financial reports from scratch.

• Experience working with ERP, accounting, or financial reporting systems.

• Proven ability to communicate directly with customers and internal operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large or complex projects.

• Experience working directly with project managers, field personnel, or operations leadership.

• Construction, industrial, manufacturing, or oil & gas project finance experience.

• Experience presenting financial information to customers, leadership, or project stakeholders.

• Experience identifying opportunities to improve project margins and financial performance.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Business-minded: Understands what the numbers mean, not just how to calculate them.

• Confident communicator: Comfortable talking with customers, project managers, and operations teams.

• Detail-oriented: Catches discrepancies before they become expensive problems.

• Hands-on: Comfortable moving between financial analysis, project discussions, and customer-facing responsibilities.

• Accountable: Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution.

• Adaptable: Can operate effectively in a fast-moving construction or industrial environment.

Work Environment

This is a project-driven, operational environment—not a traditional corporate finance role. The position is primarily office-based but includes customer meetings, project discussions, and occasional visits to customer or job sites. Candidates should be comfortable working with both financial professionals and hands-on project and operations teams.

Why Join Us?

• High-visibility role with direct impact on project and business performance

• Regular interaction with customers, project managers, and operational leadership

• Opportunity to combine finance expertise with real-world project management

• Long-term career opportunity with room for professional growth

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws