Project Controller – Architecture and Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Provide support to the Minneapolis architecture and engineering team as a Project Controller/Project Controls Specialist.

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

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

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

• Recommend approval of contractor invoices.

• Create cost reports that monitor actual and committed subcontractor/vendor expenses against budgets.

• Revise forecasts utilizing earned value, discussions with project teams, and other methodologies.

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

• Facilitate the creation of effective Work Breakdown Structures.

• Share budget, cost, and schedule analysis findings with project managers and project leaders.

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

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

• Collaborate with procurement to set up purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

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

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

• Assist Project Managers with Salesforce data entries and updates.

• Communicate with subcontractors regarding progress, schedules, and contract management.

• Monitor KPIs such as earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimates to completion, and project deadlines.

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

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

• Review client invoices and establish invoicing schedules according to contract stipulations.

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

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• US citizenship is mandatory.

• No sponsorship is offered currently or in the future.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to prioritize and fulfill the demands of multiple competing projects.

• Strong communication skills with a capacity to collaborate effectively within teams.

• Proven capability to lead the project controls function across both small and large projects within a diverse portfolio and multiple project managers.

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

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance benefits.

• Paid time off for personal use.

• Leaves of absence for various circumstances.

• Additional voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Access to well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program for support.

• Business travel insurance for travel-related needs.

• Recognition awards for service milestones.

• Retirement savings plan to prepare for the future.

• Employee stock purchase plan to encourage investment in the company.

• Award-winning training and development opportunities.

• Technical expertise and leadership enhancement programs.

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