Project Controls Director

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Director for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA or Denver, CO. The Project Controls Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of project controls functions, including cost, schedule, risk, change management, and performance management. The Director establishes project controls standards and processes, leads cross-functional teams, and provides executive leadership with data-driven analysis and recommendations to support successful delivery of large-scale projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established scope and requirements.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Support project controls activities across cost, schedule, risk, change management, and performance reporting

Assist with the development and implementation of project controls processes, procedures, standards, and reporting requirements

Support the development and monitoring of project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial performance

Review cost and schedule performance, identify variances, and support the development of corrective actions

Monitor project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, critical path activities, and potential delays

Support the identification, assessment, and tracking of project risks and mitigation strategies

Assist with change control activities and evaluate potential impacts to project cost, schedule, scope, and risk Prepare and support project performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders

Provide data-driven analysis and recommendations to support project decision-making and performance

Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, contracts, finance, and other project teams on project controls matters

Monitor project performance metrics and assist in identifying trends, issues, and areas requiring attention

Provide technical guidance and support to project controls staff and project teams

Support the maintenance of accurate and timely project controls documentation, records, and reporting

Assist with continuous improvement efforts to enhance project controls processes, systems, and reporting

Support leadership with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and project controls activities as needed

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

BA/BS + 12 years of relative experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership

Preferred Requirements:

Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or related functions, preferably on large-scale construction, engineering, transportation, or infrastructure projects

Experience providing project controls support on complex projects or programs

Strong knowledge of project cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance management principles

Proficiency with project controls, scheduling, cost management, and reporting software

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and support project leadershipPMP, AACE, PSP, EVP, or equivalent project controls certification.

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience with Primavera P6, ArcGIS, FME, or similar project management and analytical platforms

Experience supporting major transportation, rail, public works, or large-scale infrastructure programsLEED certification or equivalent…