Project Controller – Architecture and Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Assist the architecture and engineering team in Minneapolis as a Project Controller.

• Ensure that client projects adhere to financial, scheduling, and performance goals.

• Analyze performance trends and generate analyses, cost-impact studies, and monthly performance reports for projects.

• Make recommendations for contractor invoices to be approved.

• Create cost reports that track actual and committed expenses of subcontractors/vendors against allocated budgets.

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

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

• Facilitate the creation of efficient Work Breakdown Structures.

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

• Detect issues and successes, devising plans for project recovery as needed.

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

• Provide assistance to procurement with purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

• Oversee spending by subcontractors/vendors against budgetary commitments.

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

• Aid Project Managers in managing Salesforce entries and updates.

• Act as a liaison with subcontractors regarding their progress, schedules, and contract management.

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

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

• Maintain metrics for data quality, project end date forecasts, and estimates to completion.

• Review client invoices and set up invoice schedules in line with contract stipulations.

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

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

• Collaborate with Project Managers to fulfill contractual obligations.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) plus 4 years of relevant experience in project controls or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

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

• Capable of leading the project controls function for both small and large projects across a diverse portfolio and multiple project managers.

• Preferred prior experience in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline with over 8 years of relevant project controls experience.

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

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

• No sponsorship will be provided now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

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