Project Controls Lead

AECOM • Minot, ND

1d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees