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AECOM Specialist Project Controller in Taguig City, Philippines
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Specialist Project Controller to be based in Manila, Philippines
Provides objective analysis and sound judgement with application of principles and techniques to evaluate and report project performance from concept study to construction & startup including practical assessment of schedule completion and expected final cost. Competencies include setup of work breakdown structure, establishing levels of control and detail, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and forecasting, progress measurement, earned value performance, risk analysis and change control.
Responsible for managing, controlling, forecasting and reporting cost and schedule performance for projects throughout the organization. Services include setting up and managing project controls systems (including setup of work breakdown structure), capturing to-date progress and expenditure data, analyzing to-date performance data, forecasting at-completion performance data (EAC costs, hours), analyzing project risks (contingency management), managing change and incorporating scope variations into schedule and cost deliverables, and preparing associated reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Participates in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.
Participates in tracking action items.
Knowledgeable of accounting principles with extensive understanding of the manner in which the company establishes and documents the financial position.
Assists in the preparation of revised cost forecast for select accounts.
May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices.
Evaluates manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations including preparation of variance analysis.
Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated cost trending.
Prepares and assists in various levels of project reporting.
Participates in and may lead project cost review meetings
Performs challenging assignments requiring independent judgement, with little or no supervision
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
Maybe required to assess project controls needs on several projects and develop more junior project controls staff members
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.
Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management. Involved in the tracking system to ensure that project management is fully aware of detailed change order status.
Understands the manner in which profits on projects are budgeted and the extent to which the budget value is achieved.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance or other associated degree.
Relevant work in lieu of degree considered
5 to 8 years’ experience
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10095331
Business Line: PCC
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid