Project Controls Lead

Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced On-site Project Controls Lead to support projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This is an onsite, full-time position working 40 hours per week.

• May supervise a Project Controls team in effort to maintain schedules, cost controls, forecasting and Change management in all level reporting.
• Coach, monitor, and assist project controls team for various project assignments.
• Review outstanding tasks with team members and update priority list and/or projects and/or clients with any changes.
• Assist Project Management Team with project setup and execution.
• Effectively communicate the results of budget, cost and schedule analyses with PM and other project leaders. Identify issues, successes, and assist in developing project recovery plans when required.
• Conduct review sessions on project status with project management and/or client and highlight adverse schedule and cost variances for corrective actions.
• Ensure that all Project Controls activities are in accordance with set Project specifications and Statement of Work, including preparation and review of schedules, cost reports, cash flow and variance analysis.
• Lead meetings with internal project teams, Project Approvers, Finance, and Accounting.
• Verify integrity of Earned Value Management System.
• Attend team meetings to help in resolving issues, review progress reports and ensure assignment of new tasks.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators, such as earned value, cost, and schedule performance, estimate to completion, and project end dates.
• Reviews purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures. Maintains tracking database to ensure that subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.
• Read and understand client contracts and subcontracts, particularly related to scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Coordinate with project management team to ensure all procedures are in place to meet contractual requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science or Finance with 4 Years of relevant experience in project controls and/or data analytics.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Due to the nature of the project, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Detailed knowledge of project planning and scheduling methods, practices, and earned value.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• P6 Scheduling software skills
• Experience in resident engineering, construction management, project management, engineering, scheduling, and related fields.
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with direct client interface and high-level accountability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, adapt and self-initiate tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• Up to 75% of the time the position needs to move about indoor and outdoor construction site environments with uneven terrain, variable environmental conditions including heat, dust, noise, moisture, and dryness.
• Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing repetitive bending/stooping, repetitive or fine hand movements, working at heights, and lifting and carrying equipment weighing less than 25 pounds.
• At times the position requires working with arms above shoulder level, power gripping/squeezing, climbing stairs, using portable ladders, wearing fall protection, working in confined spaces, and lifting greater than 25 pounds.
• The position requires wearing associated personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and fall protection.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual…