Lead Program Controls Engineer

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

15h•$160,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Lead Program Controls Engineer to join us for management of a $1.7 billion Water program in the Atlanta area in the state of Georgia. This position will report to the VP Program Controls Practice Lead East and will work closely with the program leadership and manage a program controls team in the delivery of the capital program lifecycle. The selected candidate will be an exceptional leader hands on engineer with proven track record of leading project controls for large programs of high strategic value and high level of execution complexity. The selected candidate will be responsible for the controls of project lifecycle for a portfolio of medium to large Water infrastructure projects involving capital planning and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, computer science, business or related field
10+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
2 years leadership experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience working with program controls

Nice To Haves

15+ years of total experience in computer science, engineering, procurement and construction projects; experience outside of engineering and construction will be considered
Experience in Water, Sewer, and Wastewater projects
Experience delivering/working on projects of at least 500 Million CAPEX
At least 5 years of experience managing program and project controls
Experience in risk management, contracting and procurement would be beneficial

Responsibilities

Working as owners-adviser in a consulting environment within a collaborative team structure, and experience on large construction projects or programs. Substantial prior work experience in this capacity is preferred
Working with estimates, constructability and time impact analysis as part of engineering function
Understanding and delivering program vs project objectives, provide oversight and engineering leadership ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by management, include setting up benefits realization and performance metrics to meet the clients’ CAPEX program objectives
Provide expert guidance during set up and configuration of Project control systems
Leads data management for monitoring/reporting, support configuration and maintaining various Project Management Information Systems and other control systems
Leads Data analysis and program dashboard development, with tools such as Power BI for reporting and communication to all stakeholder levels
Experience using one or more PMIS software platforms (ex: InEight, e-Builder, PMWeb, Procore, Kahua, Oracle Unifier)
Hands-on tracking and maintenance of overall program information and individual project elements, identifies and addresses project interdependencies
Engages in strategic collaboration with program leads and project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization
Establishes and maintains constructive relationships with project stakeholders and clients
Self-Motivated willing to take on issues and solve problems
Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing insightful and actionable updates
Maintains close working relationships with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives with precision
Delivers comprehensive and regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements, ensuring full transparency and accountability
Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overarching program objectives
Proven communication skills across multiple platforms - orally, in writing and through data presentation using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Track record of producing accurate and succinct monthly reports and responding to ad hoc client reporting requests
Shape and advance the organization's program controls capabilities