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 division as a Project Controller.

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

• Oversee project controls for a diverse portfolio of both small and large-scale projects.

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

• Recommend contractor invoices for approval.

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

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

• Establish project budgets derived from proposal estimates and assist in project setup and execution.

• Facilitate the development of effective work breakdown structures.

• Communicate findings related to budget, cost, and schedule analyses to project managers and leaders.

• Identify challenges and successes while formulating project recovery strategies.

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

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

• Monitor spending by subcontractors/vendors against established commitments and budgets.

• Complete payment-release documentation and keep track of subcontractor payments.

• Assist Project Managers in managing Salesforce entries and updates.

• Serve as a liaison with subcontractors concerning 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, and report findings to management.

• Maintain updated forecast end dates along with monthly and quarterly estimates to completion.

• Review client invoices and establish invoicing schedules in accordance with contract terms.

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

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure adherence to 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 equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Capability to effectively lead project controls for both small and large projects.

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

• 8+ years of pertinent project controls experience is preferred.

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

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

• Ability to read and comprehend client contracts and subcontracts.

• Capacity to work with multiple project managers and manage competing project demands.

• Strong communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, efficient, and organized.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 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.

• Development of technical expertise and leadership skills.

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