Project Controller – Architecture and Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Minneapolis architecture and engineering team in the role of Project Controller.

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

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

• Recommend approval for contractor invoices.

• Compile cost reports that track actual and committed expenditures against budgets.

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

• Develop project budgets based on proposal estimates and support Project Managers with project initiation and execution.

• Oversee the creation of efficient Work Breakdown Structures.

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

• Identify challenges and achievements, formulating project recovery plans as necessary.

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

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

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

• Complete paperwork for payment releases and track payments to subcontractors.

• Support Project Managers with Salesforce entries and updates.

• Engage with subcontractors concerning progress, schedules, and contract management.

• Monitor earned value, cost and schedule performance, completion estimates, and project deadlines.

• Track unbilled amounts, invoicing, and aged receivables.

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

• Review client invoices and set up invoice schedules.

• Prepare and present 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 needs.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

• Previous experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

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

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

• Proficient skills 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 diverse portfolio.

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

• Ability to read and comprehend client contracts and subcontracts.

• Ability to prioritize and meet the demands of multiple competing project requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leave of absence options.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Employee stock purchase plans.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

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