Project Controls Analyst

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Project Controls Lead Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Intermediate Project Controls Analyst to join our team in Markham, Ontario for a new hybrid position.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Employee Management

·         Lead program/project specific tasks to maintain cost controls, forecasting, scheduling and change management in all levels of reporting.

·         Lead, monitor and assist project controls team for various project assignments.

·         Lead outstanding tasks with team members and update priority list and/or projects and/or clients with any changes.

Functional Responsibilities

·         Conduct review sessions on project status with project management and/or client and highlight adverse schedule and cost variances for corrective actions

·         Lead in the development of all reports set forth in the client business requirements as well as indicated in the corporate reporting procedures

·         Review, approve and submit Trend logs to the Client

·         Review detailed forecasting of all indirect and equipment costs.

·         Review forecast hours at completion by discipline.

·         Review weekly coordination of data. (Cost/Schedule/Trends/Progress)

·         Ensure that all Project Controls activities are in accordance with set Project Procedures and Job Instructions. Includes preparation of schedules, cost reports, cash flow and variance analysis

·         Review and provide feedback on miscellaneous project reports.

·         Provide design and construction teams with forward looking mitigation plans and data

·         Verify integrity of Earned Value Management System.

·         Prepare and/or review contract change notices.

Communications

·         Coordinate with and respond to queries from internal and external clients

·         Attend team meetings to provide assistance in resolving issues, review progress reports and ensure assignment of new tasks.

·         Analyze and provide input to technical and performance criteria on Project Controls systems to the Project Controls Functional leadership.

Working in Teams

·         Provide recommendations and guidance to other Functional groups with regards to processes, monitoring and system requirements.

·         Provide input for various Business Line reporting.

• Works with the company financial and cornerstone systems and processes.  
• Applies financial terminology, measures, financial data analysis concepts and principles in assignments.
• Recognizes processes/project actions that may lead to project financial impact.
• Develops and maintains WBS for small projects. 
• Assists in the use of drawings and specifications in the establishment of project baseline data. 
• Begins basic analysis of cost and schedule variances.
• Develops knowledge of accounting principles.   
• Assists in assembling data for trending and forecasting.
• Understands progress/performance data and associated concepts and principles. Participates in the collection of progress data and review of performance trends.
• Familiar with earned value, scope control and change management concepts, principles and methodologies. 
• Collects data and produces an initial analysis on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations. 
• Collects and analyzes data for tracking actual cost to funding limitations. 
• Provides support to tracking purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures.
• Familiar with the concepts and principles of project revenue and cost.
• Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles.
• Introduced to performance management and cost/schedule integration concepts and principles.
• Develops knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Supports project reporting process as required.  
• May participate in project cost review meetings.

Minimum requirements:

·         Minimum of Bachelor's degree/ Certification required and two years of related experience.

· Preferred Qualifications:     

 Professional Designation:

·         Degree in Engineering preferred.

 Experience:

·         Seven years’ experience required.

·         Engineering and construction experience preferred.

·         P6 Administration capabilities preferred.

·         1 to 2 years of supervisory experience will also be required to qualify.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

     Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

·         Adavnced Excel - Power BI, Dashboarding

Primavera P6 – asset

·         Cost Engineering Software (e.g. Prism, Ecosys, ePM)

·         Acumen Fuse / Risk

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. 

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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.