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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst III for our Denver, Colorado office.

The project controller will support multiple project managers with a focus on a major transportation program in the Denver area. Overall, the project controller plays an integral role in ensuring all assigned projects succeed in attaining their financial, schedule, and performance targets as defined by the client contract and internal AECOM expectations. The project controller helps with scheduling, proposals, subcontract procurement, financial and physical project planning from start to finish, monthly billing and invoice preparation, along with collections and subconsultant payments, and document control.

• Works closely with project managers, project accounting, and operations leaders to setup, monitor, control, and deliver projects to achieve business goals.

• Works with company financial systems and processes.

• Develops proficiency in the use of company cornerstone systems and provides cost data in formats necessary to control the project.

• Understands financial terminology for projects, and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.

• Assists in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.

• Able to use scope, fee, and contract terms in the establishment of project baseline data.

• Develops knowledge of accounting principles.

• Assembles data for trending and forecasting, using proficiency in Excel.

• Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact.

• Participates in reviewing and approving subcontractor invoices.

• Assists with the development of an effective project WBS.

• Prepares regular cost reports which include tracking actual costs (as well as committed costs for subs/vendors) against budgets. Update forecasts based on progress assessed thru earned value, discussions with project team and other tools. Communicate this status and identified concerns with the project manager and leadership.

• Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management.

• Exposure to scheduling process concepts and principles.

• Exposure to performance management and cost/schedule integration concepts and principles.

• Supports the project reporting process as required, including reporting on trends and risks.

• Monitors and proactively tracks unbilled, invoicing, and aged AR and report to management.

• Participates in project review meetings.

• Reads and understand client contracts and subcontracts, particularly as related to fee type, scope, schedule, budget, invoicing requirements, and risk. Coordinate with project manager to ensure all procedures are in place to meet contractual requirements.

• Reports on small business subcontracting requirements included in contracts.

• Communicate with clients and subcontractors about invoicing, payment, contract, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS 4 years of relateable experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience working with an engineering, construction management or related field with relevant project controls experience.

• Knowledge and experience in project planning and scheduling methods, practices, and earned value.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$100,000.

• This position is for a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Denver, Colorado. The selected candidate must be available to work in Denver on a scheduled basis.

• 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 absences, 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.

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About AECOM

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: J10104338

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid