Project Controls Analytics Consultant (Defence) at Aecom USA

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytics, Data Skills, Problem Solving, Insight Generation, Communication, Presentation, Project Controls Knowledge, Cost Control, Scheduling, Risk Management, Data Modelling, Predictive Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance, Governance, Data Visualisation

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Our AECOM Controls Team is a highly regarded, award-winning group within our Infrastructure & PMO Operating Unit. We work with both public and private sector clients in the UK and globally, supporting areas including Cost, Risk, Planning, and Controls. Our focus is on providing cutting-edge Controls Analytics solutions that empower clients to make data-driven decisions for managing project controls and overall performance effectively. The team brings advanced analytics and insights across project controls functions, helping clients implement and optimise their processes to manage project risks, schedule performance, and financial health. Leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven strategies, we provide market solutions for clients, ensuring they have a robust basis for informed decision-making. Start Here Grow Here Due to continued growth, we have multiple exciting opportunities for proactive and analytical to join our Controls Analytics team based out of our Glasgow office. The successful candidate will be involved at all stages of a project, from identifying the requirements and defining the project scope to leading the development and delivery of effective controls analytics solutions. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients on large-scale projects, collaborating with a range of construction professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. This role will require you to spend 3 days per week at our client office or site in Glasgow. The Controls Analytics Consultant will play a key role in providing advanced analytics and data insights to support project controls functions for major infrastructure projects. This position is critical for ensuring that project risks, schedule performance, and cost forecasts align with the overall business goals. The consultant will work closely with various teams, including project managers, risk analysts, and commercial professionals, to enhance the visibility of project performance and support effective decision-making. Here's what you'll do Controls Analytics & Reporting: Develop and manage dashboards and reports that provide insights into project health across all PMO functions at project and programme level. Develop and monitor key project performance indicators and identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities. Present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders to enable effective project governance decisions. Data Modelling & Analysis: Develop descriptive and predictive analytics models to assess potential project outcomes based on current data and trends. Risk & Performance Management: Collaborate with the risk management team to incorporate data-driven risk models into the controls process. Quantify and integrate risk impacts into forecasts and contingency planning to provide a holistic view of project performance, including supporting QSRA and QCRA. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with project teams to understand requirements, explore desired outcomes and deliver tailored analytics solutions. Communicate complex analytics insights and recommendations in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Compliance & Governance: Ensure that all controls analytics methodologies and practices adhere to industry standards and regulatory guidelines. Stay updated on advancements in analytics tools, techniques, associated technologies (including project controls software) and best practices within project and programme management. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Analytics & Data Skills: Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python) for data transformation, visualization, and predictive modelling. Experience with data integration and ETL processes; familiarity with PMO systems like PRISM, Primavera and Aconex is a plus. Problem Solving & Insight Generation: Strong ability to interpret complex data sets, identify issues, and generate actionable insights. Skilled in analytical problem-solving, with attention to detail in monitoring, reporting, and decision support. Communication & Presentation: Exceptional skills in conveying insights and analytics results to stakeholders through presentations and reporting. Project Controls Knowledge: Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost control, scheduling, and risk management. Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and techniques like cost forecasting, variance analysis, and benchmarking. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in data science, Engineering, Project Controls/Management, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., AACE, PMI-PMP, APM) are a plus. At least 5 years of experience in analytics, project controls, or financial management within infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors. Consultancy experience is a plus. Proven experience in developing analytics solutions and driving data-led decision-making on large, complex projects. Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel. Proficiency with cost and schedule analytics tools and familiarity with statistical analysis and data modelling techniques. This role offers the chance to drive data-led transformation in project controls, working on impactful projects with a team of talented professionals. Join us in redefining how our clients manage and optimise their projects through innovative Controls Analytics solutions. Due to the nature of the work undertaken successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance. This role will also require you to work onsite in Glasgow 3 days per week. 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: Glasgow City Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street

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Responsibilities

The Controls Analytics Consultant will develop and manage dashboards and reports to provide insights into project health and collaborate with various teams to enhance project performance. This role is critical for ensuring project risks, schedule performance, and cost forecasts align with business goals.