Construction Finance Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
* Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
* Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
STMP18 |
| Working Title |
Construction Finance Specialist |
| Division |
Business Affairs |
| Department |
Facilities Management (Adm) |
| Work Unit |
Facilities Management AVC |
| Work Location |
FM/PPS |
| Vacancy Open To |
All Candidates |
| Position Designation |
Non-Student Temporary |
| Employment Type |
Temporary - Full-time |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Work Schedule |
Normal hours are between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Pay Rate |
$33.65/hr |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in construction finance, project accounting, capital project administration, higher education finance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Banner, Archibus, Interscope, and 49erMart.
- Strong Excel skills, including financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and data management.
- Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial processes associated with capital construction projects.
- Ability to interpret and apply University and State financial policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: |
- 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.
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
- Maintain project budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and available balances.
- Process and maintain capital project purchase orders and change orders in accordance with established procedures and delegated authority.
- Assist with budget transfers, revisions, corrections, and related financial transactions.
- Track outstanding financial items and follow up with project managers, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and other University departments.
- Assist with resolving routine payment, purchase order, budget, and funding issues.
- Perform routine Banner-to-project Interscope reconciliations and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
- Review project information in Archibus and Interscope for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with capital project closeout, year-end activities, and related financial reconciliations.
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of new capital project records in Interscope and Archibus following established procedures.
- Assist project managers and Facilities Management staff with basic system questions, financial status inquiries, and routine troubleshooting.
- Provide operational coverage for established Construction Finance processes during periods of Associate Director absence and escalate matters requiring approval, policy interpretation, exception management, or strategic decision-making.
- Perform routine reconciliations of 1292 funds and related capital projects and identify discrepancies for resolution.
- Assist with preparation and submission of the Construction Progress Reporting Survey in accordance with established reporting requirements.
- Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding financial activities to support timely project processing and closeout.
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| Other Work/Responsibilities |
Other duties, as assigned. |
| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
Valid Drivers license |
| Proposed Hire Date |
10/16/2026 |
| Contact Information |
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| Expected Length of Assignment |
1 year (with possibility of extension) |
| Posting Open Date |
09/21/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
09/27/2026 |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
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Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
* Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on
FTE, duration of more than 30 days)
FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
* Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the
FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance |
Posting Specific Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Where did you learn about this posting?
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Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
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Optional Documents
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Sep 21, 2026