Project Controller – Architecture and Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Support the architecture and engineering operations in Minneapolis as a Project Controller.

• Ensure that assigned client projects achieve their financial, schedule, and performance objectives.

• Manage project controls for both small and large projects, collaborating with multiple project managers.

• Analyze performance trends, conduct cost-impact assessments, prepare monthly project performance reports, and recommend contractor invoices for approval.

• Generate cost reports that track actual and committed costs of subcontractors and vendors against budgets.

• Update forecasts utilizing earned value analysis, discussions with project teams, and other relevant tools.

• Develop project budgets based on proposal estimates and assist in project initiation and execution.

• Coordinate the creation of effective work breakdown structures.

• Relay budget, cost, and schedule analysis outcomes to project managers and project leaders.

• Identify challenges and successes, formulating recovery plans as necessary.

• Facilitate meetings with project teams, Project Approvers, and the Finance & Accounting departments.

• Establish purchase orders and subcontract agreements in collaboration with procurement.

• Track subcontractor and vendor expenditure against commitments and budgets.

• Complete payment release documentation and monitor payments to subcontractors.

• Assist Project Managers with Salesforce data entries and updates.

• Communicate with subcontractors about progress, schedules, and contract administration.

• Monitor key performance indicators, including earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimates to completion, and projected end dates.

• Track unbilled amounts, invoicing, and aged accounts receivable, reporting findings to management.

• Maintain data quality metrics, forecast end dates, and estimates to completion.

• Review client invoices and create invoice schedules in accordance with contract stipulations.

• Prepare and deliver monthly reports for both internal and external clients.

• Collaborate with project managers to fulfill contractual obligations.

• Communicate with clients regarding invoicing, payments, contracts, and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 4 years of relevant experience in project controls, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• No sponsorship is available now or in the future.

• Preferred prior experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of relevant project controls experience is preferred.

• Strong understanding of project planning and scheduling techniques, practices, and earned value is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within teams.

• Capacity to lead project controls across both small and large projects within a diverse portfolio.

• Familiarity with basic Federal Contract Requirements, or a willingness to learn.

• Ability to read and interpret client contracts and subcontracts.

• Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and capable of managing multiple competing project priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.