Specialist - Project Controls

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Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Controls Analyst with 2-5 years of experience to support project planning, cost control, financial management, reporting, and performance monitoring activities across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, and demonstrate strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in project controls, financial management, earned value management, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and portfolio reporting within a project delivery environment. Key Responsibilities Cost Control & Financial Management • Support project financial management activities including budget tracking, forecasting, cost monitoring, and variance analysis. • Assist in maintaining project cost reports, dashboards, and financial performance summaries. • Develop understanding of company financial systems, project accounting processes, and project financial controls. • Apply financial terminology, measures, concepts, and principles when analyzing project performance. • Monitor actual costs against budgets and funding limitations and highlight variances. • Support revenue recognition and project profitability monitoring. • Assist in tracking purchase orders, subcontract commitments, accruals, and expenditures. • Support month-end and year-end financial reporting activities. • Assist with EAC (Estimate at Completion), ETC (Estimate to Complete), and cash flow analysis. Planning & Scheduling • Support the development and maintenance of project schedules using scheduling software (Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project). • Assist in establishing schedule baselines and tracking project progress against planned activities. • Monitor critical activities and support schedule variance analysis. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Project Setup • Assist in the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). • Support project setup activities, including work packages, control accounts, task codes, and reporting structures. • Ensure consistency between budgets, schedules, and reporting structures. Earned Value & Performance Management • Apply earned value management (EVM) concepts, principles, and methodologies. • Collect and analyze progress data from project teams. • Assist in calculating and monitoring project KPIs including: CPI (Cost Performance Index) SPI (Schedule Performance Index) Productivity Metrics Resource Utilization Budget Consumption • Support preparation of performance trend analyses and forecasting reports. Reporting & Data Analytics • Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools. • Analyze project and portfolio-level performance trends. • Consolidate data from multiple projects for portfolio reviews and executive reporting. • Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and data integrity. Change Management & Commercial Awareness • Support scope management and change control processes. • Track changes, variations, and project impacts. • Assist in evaluating the financial and schedule implications of changes. • Develop an understanding of contractual requirements and obligations. • Review contracts and identify key commercial and project control requirements. Resource & Workforce Planning • Collect and analyze manpower, labor hour, and labor cost data. • Compare resource utilization against planned budgets and forecasts. • Support workforce planning and productivity analysis. • Assist in preparing resource forecasts and staffing reports. Progress Measurement • Collect progress updates from project teams. • Assist with quantity tracking, progress measurement, and performance reporting. • Support progress verification against project milestones and deliverables. • Monitor project trends and identify areas requiring management attention. Project Administration & Governance • Maintain project controls records and supporting documentation. • Support project audits and compliance reviews. • Ensure adherence to company procedures, governance requirements, and reporting standards. Qualifications Preferred: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Construction, or equivalent) Alternatively: • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline Experience • 2-5 years of experience in: Project Controls Cost Control Planning & Scheduling Project Finance Project Management Office (PMO) Engineering Consultancy Construction or Infrastructure Projects Additional Information Technical Skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Working knowledge of Power BI or similar dashboard/reporting tools. • Understanding of project budgeting and forecasting principles. • Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. • Understanding of earned value management principles. • Ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends. • Strong reporting and presentation skills. Preferred Skills • Understanding of project accounting principles. • Knowledge of procurement and subcontract management. • Familiarity with project lifecycle and project delivery processes. • Exposure to cost-loaded schedules and resource planning. • Experience creating executive dashboards and portfolio reports. • Knowledge of KPI development and performance monitoring. • Exposure to risk management and contingency tracking. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the d