Project Controller-Architecture and Engineering

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support the Minneapolis, MN architecture and engineering practice. The position can be fully remote, hybrid, or on site at the preference of the applicant. US West Buildings + Places serves a broad market across the western United States and beyond, delivering projects in Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports, Data Center, and Federal sectors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned client projects meet financial, schedule, and performance targets as defined by client contracts and AECOM expectations.
• Lead the project controls function on small and large projects within a large portfolio and across multiple project managers.
• Review performance trends, prepare analysis and cost-impact reports, and recommend contractor invoices for approval.
• Prepare and update cost reports tracking actual and committed costs for subs/vendors against budgets; update forecasts using earned value and team input.
• Establish project budgets from proposal estimates and assist the Project Manager with project setup and execution.
• Coordinate with project personnel to develop effective Work Breakdown Structures.
• Communicate budget, cost, and schedule analyses to the PM and project leadership; identify issues and develop recovery plans when required.
• Lead meetings with internal project teams, Project Approvers, and Finance & Accounting.
• Assist Project Managers with purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and payment release paperwork; track payments to ensure compliance with terms.
• Support Salesforce entries and updates; assist with Federal contract requirements as needed.
• Liaise with subcontractors on progress, schedules, and contract administration; monitor KPIs such as earned value, cost and schedule performance, estimate to completion, and project end dates.
• Track unbilled amounts, invoicing, and aged accounts receivable; maintain data quality metrics including forecast end dates and monthly estimates to completion.
• Review client invoices for accuracy and align invoice schedules with contract terms; prepare and submit monthly reports for internal and external clients.
• Read and interpret client and subcontracts with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and risk; coordinate with the project manager to meet contractual requirements.
• Communicate with clients regarding invoicing, payment, contract, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least 4 years of related project controls experience, or demonstrated equivalency.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the project work.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant project controls experience in an engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Detailed knowledge of project planning, scheduling methods, practices, and earned value.

Pay

Offered compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 per year.