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 as a Project Controller.

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

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

• Recommend contractor invoices for approval.

• Prepare cost reports that track actual and committed subcontractor/vendor expenses against budgets.

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

• Establish project budgets based on proposal estimates and assist Project Managers in project setup and execution.

• Facilitate the development of effective Work Breakdown Structures.

• Convey budget, cost, and schedule analyses to Project Managers and project leaders.

• Identify issues and successes, and devise recovery plans as needed.

• Lead meetings involving project teams, Project Approvers, and Finance & Accounting.

• Assist procurement with purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

• Monitor subcontractor/vendor expenditures in relation to commitments and budgets.

• Complete payment-release documentation and track payments to subcontractors.

• Aid Project Managers with entries and updates in Salesforce.

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

• Monitor key performance indicators such as earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimate to completion, and project deadlines.

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

• Maintain data integrity for forecast end dates and monthly/quarterly estimates to completion.

• Review client invoices and set up invoice schedules according to contractual terms.

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

• Read and interpret client contracts and subcontracts concerning scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• US Citizenship is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Capable of leading the project controls function for both small and large projects within a wide project portfolio.

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

• Preferred: experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant project controls experience.

• Preferred: comprehensive knowledge of project planning and scheduling methods, practices, and earned value concepts.

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

• Sponsorship is not currently available and will not be in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Comprehensive training and development initiatives.

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