Senior Project Controls Specialist

• Demonstrates solid knowledge and understanding of project management, project planning, progress measurement and reporting, EV methodologies, cost estimating and cost control principles.
• Efficiently presents and communicates financial information to Senior Management.
• Drives compliance to AECOM internal policies and procedures.
• Provides training and support to junior members of the Project Controls and Planning Team.
• Works closely with the Project Management team and interfaces with various disciplines.
• Conducts project controls activities on big and mega projects.
• Monitors the financial performance of the practice line projects and pro-actively identifies and reports financial risks and opportunities.
• Develops the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and baseline budgets, in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Collects progress data and performs Earned Value Analysis.
• Collects actual costs and analyzes performance against baseline budgets.
• Prepares weekly progress and performance tracking reports.
• Investigates variances from the baseline and analyzes performance trends.
• Establishes project cost projections based on deployments provided by involved disciplines.
• Supports the Project Manager with preparation of Intercompany Agreements.
• Supports the Project Manager with preparation of internal forms in relation to change management processes in place.
• Provides project performance data for project audit reviews purposes.
• Maintains records of the project financial files in line with the company’s established templates.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Project Controls field is required.
• Experience in the engineering consultancy industry is mandatory.