About the role#
This is a full-time Project Finance Associate II position for Summer 2027. This role is open to current or former HNTB interns only. You will support the project finance team by maintaining financial data, ensuring billing compliance, and managing project accounting workflows.
What you'll do#
- Maintain project-related financial data in the project management system, ensuring alignment with client contracts, change orders, and subconsultant agreements.
- Code project costs and translate workplan data to allow for proper task and phase charging.
- Manage cost transfers between projects and tasks.
- Review and approve project invoices, verify billed costs, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Generate routine and ad hoc financial performance reports for project and office teams.
- Provide financial approval for vendor and subconsultant invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance.
- Track internal workflows to ensure timely outcomes.
- Partner with project teams to maintain client and subconsultant relationships and act as a liaison for billing questions.
- Assist or lead subcontracting processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the proposal process, including gross margin analysis and cost proposal development.
What you'll need#
- Associate degree and 2 years of relevant work experience, or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Intermediate knowledge of HNTB processes and GAAP accounting rules.
- HNTB internship experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: The approximate pay range for Illinois is $27.97 to $41.96 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About HNTB
HNTB is a civil engineering firm founded in 1914. It provides infrastructure solutions including architecture, bridge design, and highway planning. The company operates as a privately held entity with 7,911 employees. Its work covers aviation, transit, and water systems.
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