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, scheduling, and performance objectives

• Analyze performance trends and prepare assessments, cost implications, and monthly project performance reports

• Recommend approval of contractor invoices

• Generate cost reports to track actual and committed costs of subcontractors/vendors against budgets

• Update forecasts utilizing earned value, discussions with project teams, and other resources

• Establish project budgets based on proposal estimates and assist Project Managers with project initiation and execution

• Facilitate the development of effective Work Breakdown Structures

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

• Identify challenges and successes, formulating project recovery plans as necessary

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

• Support purchase orders and subcontract agreements

• Oversee subcontractor/vendor expenditures against commitments and budgets

• Complete payment release documentation and monitor payments to subcontractors

• Assist Project Managers with updates and entries in Salesforce

• Collaborate 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

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

• Review client invoices and set invoice schedules based on contract terms

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

• Coordinate 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 required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Capability to effectively lead the project controls function across both small and large projects within a vast portfolio and among 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 understanding of project planning and scheduling techniques, practices, and earned value methodology

• Basic knowledge of Federal Contract Requirements, or a willingness to learn

• Ability to read and comprehend client contracts and subcontracts

• Detail-oriented, efficient, and well-organized

• Competence in prioritizing and fulfilling the demands of multiple competing projects

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits

• 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 programs

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