Position Overview

The Financial PM 3 is responsible for managing the financial performance of complex engineering and construction projects. This position serves as a key business partner to project managers, engineering teams, and leadership by providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and project performance reporting.

The successful candidate will monitor project budgets, evaluate financial trends, analyze cost variances, and provide actionable recommendations that support informed business decisions. This role requires strong financial acumen, project management experience, analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

The Financial PM 3 will work closely with project teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

• Manage the financial performance of multiple engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial health.
• Track project progress and evaluate financial impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project managers in maintaining budget and schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain project financial reporting and performance metrics.
• Ensure project financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational requirements.

Cost Controls & Analysis

• Conduct detailed cost analysis and forecasting activities.
• Analyze project costs, trends, and spending patterns.
• Identify cost risks and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Investigate and explain budget variances and pricing discrepancies.
• Monitor project scope, cost, and schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain cost projections and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist in establishing cost baselines and financial controls.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop resource forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Analyze future funding requirements and resource needs.
• Support annual budgeting and project funding activities.
• Provide leadership with accurate financial forecasts and project performance updates.
• Assist with long-range planning and investment decision support.

Invoice & Financial Documentation Management

• Review and approve invoices under the Project Manager's authority.
• Review expense reports and invoice documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure project expenditures align with approved budgets and contractual obligations.
• Support financial audits and documentation reviews as required.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Partner with business units to build schedules and project financial plans.
• Communicate project financial health to leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, presentations, and status updates.
• Provide recommendations to improve project financial performance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, accounting, procurement, and leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in:
  • Engineering project financial management
  • Cost controls
  • Project accounting
  • Financial analysis
  • Capital project support
• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and financial forecasting.
• Experience analyzing project costs, financial performance, and cost variances.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial analysis and forecasting capabilities.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Project financial management
  • Cost estimation
  • Budget development
  • Financial modeling
  • Cash flow forecasting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Excel (advanced)
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Outlook
• Experience utilizing project management and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to develop financial dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.
• Experience with project controls methodologies and financial governance processes.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of engineering project financial controls and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Results-oriented with a focus on financial accountability and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility, energy, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with project controls, capital projects, or construction financial management.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and project reporting tools.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • PMP
  • CPA
  • CMA
  • Other relevant financial or project management certifications

Work Environment

• Onsite position located at 700 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.
• Professional corporate environment supporting large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative setting with interaction across finance, engineering, project management, procurement, and executive leadership teams.
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to review financial reports, spreadsheets, and project documentation.
• Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Financial PM 3

Company: BLOC Resources
Client: Southern Company
Location: 700 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
Pay Rate: $70.00 - $76.00 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Contract

About BLOC Resources

BLOC Resources is a premier workforce solutions provider specializing in delivering highly skilled professionals to the energy, utility, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. We partner with industry-leading organizations such as Southern Company to provide talent that supports critical projects, drives operational excellence, and delivers measurable business value.

We are currently seeking an experienced Financial PM 3 to support engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects by providing financial oversight, cost controls, forecasting, and project financial management expertise.

Position Overview

The Financial PM 3 is responsible for managing the financial performance of complex engineering and construction projects. This position serves as a key business partner to project managers, engineering teams, and leadership by providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and project performance reporting.

The successful candidate will monitor project budgets, evaluate financial trends, analyze cost variances, and provide actionable recommendations that support informed business decisions. This role requires strong financial acumen, project management experience, analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

The Financial PM 3 will work closely with project teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

• Manage the financial performance of multiple engineering, procurement, and construction projects.

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial health.

• Track project progress and evaluate financial impacts throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support project managers in maintaining budget and schedule performance.

• Develop and maintain project financial reporting and performance metrics.

• Ensure project financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational requirements.

Cost Controls & Analysis

• Conduct detailed cost analysis and forecasting activities.

• Analyze project costs, trends, and spending patterns.

• Identify cost risks and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

• Investigate and explain budget variances and pricing discrepancies.

• Monitor project scope, cost, and schedule performance.

• Develop and maintain cost projections and cash flow forecasts.

• Assist in establishing cost baselines and financial controls.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop resource forecasts and cash flow projections.

• Analyze future funding requirements and resource needs.

• Support annual budgeting and project funding activities.

• Provide leadership with accurate financial forecasts and project performance updates.

• Assist with long-range planning and investment decision support.

Invoice & Financial Documentation Management

• Review and approve invoices under the Project Manager's authority.

• Review expense reports and invoice documentation for accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure project expenditures align with approved budgets and contractual obligations.

• Support financial audits and documentation reviews as required.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Partner with business units to build schedules and project financial plans.

• Communicate project financial health to leadership and stakeholders.

• Prepare executive-level financial reports, presentations, and status updates.

• Provide recommendations to improve project financial performance.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, accounting, procurement, and leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in:

  • Engineering project financial management

  • Cost controls

  • Project accounting

  • Financial analysis

  • Capital project support

• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and financial forecasting.

• Experience analyzing project costs, financial performance, and cost variances.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial analysis and forecasting capabilities.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Project financial management

  • Cost estimation

  • Budget development

  • Financial modeling

  • Cash flow forecasting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:

  • Excel (advanced)

  • PowerPoint

  • Word

  • Outlook

• Experience utilizing project management and financial reporting systems.

• Ability to develop financial dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.

• Experience with project controls methodologies and financial governance processes.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of engineering project financial controls and reporting.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to communicate financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

• Strong business acumen and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Results-oriented with a focus on financial accountability and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility, energy, engineering, or infrastructure projects.

• Experience with project controls, capital projects, or construction financial management.

• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and project reporting tools.

• Professional certifications such as:

  • PMP

  • CPA

  • CMA

  • Other relevant financial or project management certifications

Work Environment

• Onsite position located at 700 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.

• Professional corporate environment supporting large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Collaborative setting with interaction across finance, engineering, project management, procurement, and executive leadership teams.

• Fast-paced environment requiring strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

• Ability to review financial reports, spreadsheets, and project documentation.

• Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.

• Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Compensation

$70.00 - $76.00 per hour (based on experience)

Additional Benefits of Working Through BLOC Resources Include:

• Access to contractor support resources, including onboarding assistance and dedicated recruiter support.

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Exposure to utility industry operations, capital project management, and enterprise financial controls.

• Potential for contract extension or long-term placement based on performance and business needs.

• Ongoing support from the BLOC Resources recruiting and operations team throughout the assignment.

Why Join BLOC Resources?

This is an outstanding opportunity to leverage your financial expertise while supporting high-profile engineering and construction projects for one of the nation's leading energy companies. You'll play a critical role in project success by driving financial visibility, cost control, and strategic decision-making while gaining valuable experience in the utility and infrastructure industry.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for immediate consideration. A BLOC Resources recruiter will review applications and contact selected candidates to discuss qualifications, project details, and next steps in the hiring process.