Business Manager / Financial Project Manager

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.  

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.  

Financial Management:

• Proactively manage billing, accounts receivables, and cash applications to achieve working capital, DSO, and financial metric targets.
• Support the Director of Operations and Operations Managers with monthly revenue, invoicing, and cash collection forecasting.

Project Management & Execution:

• Manage and lead internal and external teams to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion.
• Develop and implement processes and teams to meet all project requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators, overall project activity, and project/crew productivity.
• Coordinate with Operations Managers and Project Coordinators for project timing, execution, and closeout.

Analysis & Improvement:

• Analyze data and generate insights to optimize team performance and identify areas for improvement in the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement recommendations for process changes.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Report and communicate daily with external customers and internal management.
• Maintain current knowledge of customers and their systems.
• Coach and lead others to foster positive working relationships with internal customers, teammates, and vendors.
• Lead weekly meetings with clients and project teams.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Track and provide supporting information to operations.
• Respond to inquiries from operations and finance, including those involving sensitive or confidential information.

Other Duties:

• Participate in special projects and provide general administrative support as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and document management skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness under pressure.
• Professional demeanor and composure in challenging situations.
• Advanced understanding and coaching skills related to project lifecycle processes and systems.
• Proficiency in database management using ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant software.
• Ability to conceptualize complex projects and anticipate potential challenges.
• Experience streamlining project lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to varying daily activities and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Mid-level position requiring two to five years of experience.
• High School Diploma or Associate Degree (or equivalent work experience) in Business, Accounting, or a related field. A Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Business, Finance, or Project Management is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Business Intelligence software (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Intermediate experience in schedule management.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista and/or Qlik Analytics software is helpful but not required.