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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented Project Controls Analyst for immediate employment based in our San Diego or Orange, California offices. This is an entry-level position.
This position is expected to begin in June 2024.
The Project Controls Analyst will support our Environment Business Line. The position requires strong interpersonal communication skills with a hospitality mindset , as this role requires hotel-concierge-level customer-oriented support services . Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:
Assisting the Project Manager and Senior Project Controller in:

• Maintaining the AECOM project financial system (uploading change orders, opening and closing projects, and compiling monthly EAC).
• Assisting in the development of project WBS.
• Setting up and administering project cost control, including monitoring, collecting, and analyzing actual costs, commitments, and accruals.
• Identify cost trends and report analysis to project management and clients and maintain project key performance indicators.
• Develop reports to clients, including but not limited to progress and financial reports.
• Developing and maintaining project variance and earned value reporting and highlighting exceptions to the project manager.
• Evaluate task progress against project schedule and budget. Evaluate project performance and identify areas of concern.
• Compiling monthly invoices and following up with client AP for approval and payment.
• Assisting the Project Manager with developing Estimates to Complete costs and revenues.
• Assist in the identification of change conditions and the development of Change Order request documents and estimates.
• Manage subcontractor's involvement in the projects. Coordinate contracts, budgets, commitments, expenditures, invoices, and performance.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis as required by the Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• General project coordination, logistics, and administration.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Project Management-related courses.
• Basic knowledge of project management processes.
• Basic knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a good understanding of Excel functions.
• Hospitality mindset (customer service experience is a plus).
• Active listener.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Reliable team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solver.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $65,000.00 - $70,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10101376
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid