Project Controls Director

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

2d•$200,000 - $310,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Director for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline
PMP, 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 programs
LEED certification or equivalent sustainability credential

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