Project Controller – Architecture and Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Provide support to the architecture and engineering practice in Minneapolis, MN as a Project Controller.

• Ensure that client projects meet their financial, scheduling, and performance objectives.

• Analyze performance trends and compile cost-impact assessments along with monthly project performance reports.

• Suggest contractor invoices for approval.

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

• Revise forecasts utilizing earned value, discussions with the project team, and various tools.

• Develop project budgets from proposal estimates and assist Project Managers in project initiation and execution.

• Oversee the creation of effective Work Breakdown Structures.

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

• Identify challenges and successes, and formulate project recovery strategies when necessary.

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

• Aid in the management of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

• Track subcontractor and vendor expenditures in relation to commitments and budgets.

• Complete necessary paperwork for payment releases and monitor payments to subcontractors.

• Assist Project Managers with updates and entries in Salesforce.

• Coordinate with subcontractors on progress, schedules, and contract management.

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

• Oversee unbilled amounts, invoicing, and aged accounts receivable, providing reports to management.

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

• Review client invoices and establish invoicing schedules as per contract stipulations.

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

• Analyze and interpret client contracts and subcontracts concerning scope, schedule, budget, and associated risks.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Engage with clients regarding invoicing, payments, contracts, and reporting requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 4 years of relevant experience in project controls or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Sponsorship is not available at this time or in the future.

• Preferably, prior experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field with at least 8 years of pertinent project controls experience.

• In-depth understanding of project planning and scheduling methodologies, practices, and earned value is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams.

• Capability to lead the project controls function for both small and large projects across a broad portfolio and multiple project managers.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Employee perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Employee stock purchase programs.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

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