Project Controls Analyst – Advisory

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

📋 Description

• Provide support to the US West Advisory practice in the role of Project Controls Analyst.

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

• Oversee project controls functions for both small and large projects involving multiple project managers.

• Analyze performance trends and generate monthly project performance reports, including cost impacts.

• Recommend contractor invoices for approval.

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

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

• 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 scheduling analysis findings to Project Managers and project leaders.

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

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

• Assist in managing purchase orders and subcontract agreements through the procurement process.

• Monitor spending of subcontractors/vendors against commitments and budgets.

• Complete payment release documentation and track payments to subcontractors.

• Support Project Managers with Salesforce entries and updates.

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

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

• Track unbilled amounts, invoicing, and aged accounts receivable, providing reports to management.

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

• Review client invoices and set up invoice schedules in accordance with contract terms.

• Prepare and submit monthly internal and external client reports.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to fulfill contractual obligations.

• Communicate with clients regarding invoicing, payments, contracts, and reporting demands.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of management consulting experience.

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

• Preferred: 8+ years of pertinent project controls experience.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Capability to lead project controls functions across both small and large projects within a large portfolio and multiple project managers.

• Ability to prioritize and satisfy multiple competing project demands.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teams.

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

• Ability to interpret and understand client contracts and subcontracts, especially regarding scope, schedule, budget, and risks.

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

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