Project Controls Manager

Job Description

The Project Controls Manager will provide leadership in schedule management, cost control, and reporting, to ensure successful delivery of complex projects. This role will strengthen our capability to support clients, improve project performance, and maintain compliance with project controls standards. This is a new position.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and direct Program Controls for large-scale, strategically significant, and highly complex programs.
• Provide authoritative senior-level guidance for program controls activities, ensuring strict adherence to strategic objectives established by executive leadership.
• Spearhead coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, guaranteeing seamless integration and unwavering alignment with overarching program goals.
• Conduct thorough analyses to identify and address critical interdependencies between projects.
• Deliver expert counsel and rigorous oversight to project controls teams, ensuring meticulous management of individual project elements.
• Orchestrate precise and effective communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, delivering comprehensive and actionable intelligence.
• Implement and maintain stringent control measures to safeguard program integrity and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Develop and enforce standardized processes to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness across all project phases.
• Conduct regular, in-depth program performance assessments and risk analyses, providing strategic recommendations for course corrections when necessary.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence within the program controls team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Orchestrate clear, concise, and authoritative communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, delivering insightful and actionable updates. Ability to present to multiple stakeholders.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivery milestones.
• Implement schedule analysis and scenario planning to support proactive decision-making.

Cost Management & Forecasting

• Establish and manage cost control systems, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and provide accurate reporting on cost trends, variances, and mitigation strategies.

Performance Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver timely and accurate program performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for client and governance forums.
• Drive data integrity and transparency across the integrated team, leveraging digital tools and analytics for insights.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management or related field.
• 8+ years in project controls on major projects/programs.
• AACE/PMI certifications (e.g., CCP, EVP, PMP) desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in project management, Engineering, or Business.
• Strongly prefer 15 years in project controls.
• Experience to manage project controls team in major programs
• Advanced scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project), cost control and forecasting.
• Power BI/Excel proficiency and experience with enterprise cost systems.

Additional Information

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.