Project controller Jobs in Oakville, ON

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Program Cost Controller - Airport to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world. This is a new position.

Major Requirements:

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Manages cost reporting with accurate and timely information of budget, commitments, forecast, trends, variances, progress, performance, risk and opportunity, contingency, and cashflow.
• Conducts ongoing analysis of program risks during execution, working closely with Program Controls to optimize contingency strategies.
• Monitors costs against agreed-upon budgets, schedules, and contractual deliverables within and across large and mission-critical projects.
• Monitors the statistical and trends analysis of contracts and payout of contracts.
• Conducts the review and audit of non-contract costs, labour and expense reports, and submittal of adjustments to finance to ensure complete and accurate information.
• Performs Earned Value Management including the provision of analysis and management reports to summarize and explain key variances.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• No less than a Bachelor's Degree + 6 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Preferred Requirement:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management, cost control, quantity surveying, or project accounting within large infrastructure programs.

• A recognized designation as Cost Control Professional (CCP), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Royal Institute Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent is considered an asset.

• Experience in cost control, financial analysis, risk management and reporting principles and practices in large, complex multibillion-dollar and multi-project construction and infrastructure environments.

• Proficiency in MS Office and other cost management software tools and applications to document and illustrate cost performance.

• Experience in implementing and operating Earned Value Management (EVM) in large infrastructure programs.

• Experience in cost reporting and the integration of cost information from across the program to create consolidated program-level cost reports.

• General understanding of program controls and the interdependencies between cost, schedule, risk, and scope.

Additional Information

This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.

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 diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.