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Construction Finance Specialist

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Oct 15, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	009906
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Construction Finance Specialist
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Location	FM/PPS
Salary Range	$65,000-$70,000
Primary Purpose of Department	Within the Division of Business Affairs, the Facilities Management department is responsible for all facilities planning, capital construction, and operations. Additionally, this department is responsible for all maintenance, repair, renovation, construction, and operations of the real property of the University - athletic fields, buildings, grounds, roads, and utility systems. Related services include housekeeping, recycling, and waste management. Facilities Management, as the largest Divisional unit on campus by expenditures, is organized among six(6) work units: AVC Office; Business Operations; Planning, Design & Construction; Sustainability; Maintenance, Operations & Engineering; Environmental & Campus Operations. The Finance and Business Operations team is responsible for finance, budgeting, accounting, business analytics, process improvement, and quality assurance function within Facilities Management.
Primary Purpose of Position	Provides financial and administrative support for Facilities Management construction and capital projects. Assists with project financial activities including budget and funding tracking, invoice and payment review, reconciliations, financial reporting, and monitoring of project expenditures and commitments. Works closely with project managers, Construction Finance, Procurement, University Budget Office, North Carolina System Office, and State Construction Office to assist with financial issues and compliance with University and State requirements. Assists with analyzing project financial data, identifying discrepancies, and processing funding adjustments and transfers between projects. Maintains accurate project financial records and documentation and assists with construction finance systems, including Interscope, Archibus, and Banner. Provides financial and technical support to project managers.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Financial Management : Support financial management activities for Facilities Management construction projects involving State, University, and other funding sources. Monitor project budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, available balances, and funding activity to identify discrepancies or issues requiring attention. Review capital project budget worksheets and assist with Banner reconciliation. Maintain and process transactions within the Capital Purchase Order System. Assist with capital project purchase orders, change orders, budget revisions, transfers, and related financial processes. Assist with maintaining capital project contracts and related financial documentation. Own the Interscope Capital Reconciliation process and maintain supporting documentation. Assist with State Capital Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) tracking and related financial documentation. Assist with maintaining accurate project information in Interscope and Archibus. Assist with year-end financial activities, project closeout, and other time-sensitive Construction Finance requirements. Information Analysis and Decision Making: Research and resolve routine financial and project accounting issues, escalating complex or policy-related matters to the Associate Director as appropriate. Serve as a departmental backup resource for Interscope, Archibus, Banner, and other Construction Finance systems. Assist project managers and Facilities Management staff with questions regarding purchase orders, change orders, and financial procedures. Provide financial information and supporting documentation needed for management decision-making. Maintain working knowledge of capital project financial requirements to provide continuity of operations during staff absences Communication: Serve as a back-up to communicate with the University Budget Office, Controller's Office, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, project managers, contractors, consultants, and other University departments regarding routine capital project financial matters. Explain established financial procedures, documentation requirements, deadlines, and applicable University and State requirements. Serve as a back-up to respond to routine inquiries regarding capital project financial status and processes. Communicate important deadlines and requirements related to year-end closeout, project closeout, purchase orders, change orders, and other financial activities. Serve as a backup point of contact for Construction Finance activities during the Associate Director's absence and escalate matters requiring higher-level authority or strategic decision-making.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Experience with State-funded capital construction projects. Experience working with UNC System or North Carolina State Construction Office requirements. Experience with project accounting, project reconciliation, or construction financial administration. Experience supporting financial processes in a higher education or public-sector environment. Experience working with capital project purchase orders, change orders, budget revisions, and project closeout activities. Working knowledge of Banner, Archibus, Interscope, and 49erMart.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	10/15/2026
Posting Close Date	10/22/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	11/15/2026
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience
- Yes, I have an Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience
- Yes, I have a High School Diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience
- No, I have less than the listed combinations

Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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