Project Controls Analyst

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented Project Controls Analyst for immediate employment based in our San Diego or Orange, California offices. This is an entry-level position.

This position is expected to begin in June 2024.

The Project Controls Analyst will support our Environment Business Line. The position requires strong interpersonal communication skills with a hospitality mindset, as this role requires hotel-concierge-level customer-oriented support services. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Assisting the Project Manager and Senior Project Controller in:

• Maintaining the AECOM project financial system (uploading change orders, opening and closing projects, and compiling monthly EAC).
• Assisting in the development of project WBS.
• Setting up and administering project cost control, including monitoring, collecting, and analyzing actual costs, commitments, and accruals.
• Identify cost trends and report analysis to project management and clients and maintain project key performance indicators.
• Develop reports to clients, including but not limited to progress and financial reports.
• Developing and maintaining project variance and earned value reporting and highlighting exceptions to the project manager.
• Evaluate task progress against project schedule and budget. Evaluate project performance and identify areas of concern.
• Compiling monthly invoices and following up with client AP for approval and payment.
• Assisting the Project Manager with developing Estimates to Complete costs and revenues.
• Assist in the identification of change conditions and the development of Change Order request documents and estimates.
• Manage subcontractor’s involvement in the projects. Coordinate contracts, budgets, commitments, expenditures, invoices, and performance.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis as required by the Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• General project coordination, logistics, and administration.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. 
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Project Management-related courses.
• Basic knowledge of project management processes.
• Basic knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a good understanding of Excel functions.
• Hospitality mindset (customer service experience is a plus).
• Active listener.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Reliable team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solver.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.

About AECOM

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