Project Controls Manager at Aecom USA

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Controls, Cost Management, Scheduling, Performance Reporting, Risk Management, Change Management, Data Analytics, Communication, Forecasting, Digital Tools, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Skills, Cost Control, Scenario Planning, Budget Management, Earned Value Analysis, Scheduling Risk Analysis

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 The Project Controls Manager will lead the development and implementation of robust project controls systems and processes within an integrated delivery partner (or similar) environment. Acting as an extension of the client team, this role ensures accurate planning, cost management, scheduling, and performance reporting to enable informed decision-making and successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs. Client Provide clear, insightful reporting to clients; tailor outputs to their decision needs. Partner with PMs to develop recovery plans and scenario analyses. Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain integrated program schedules across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivery milestones. Implement schedule risk 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. Risk & Change Management Support risk identification and quantification processes, integrating risk data into cost and schedule forecasts. Manage change control processes, ensuring impacts on cost and schedule are assessed and communicated effectively. Systems & Process Leadership Implement best-practice project controls frameworks, tools, and standards across the integrated team. Champion continuous improvement and digital enablement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Qualifications & Experience Degree in engineering, construction management, project management or related field. 10–15+ years in project controls on major projects/programs. AACE/PMI certifications (e.g., CCP, EVP, PMP) desirable. Skills Advanced scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project), cost control and forecasting. Risk management and quantitative analysis; strong analytical and communication skills. Power BI/Excel proficiency and experience with enterprise cost systems. Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Additional Information AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. 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. State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: PgM & R+I Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD

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Responsibilities

The Project Controls Manager will lead the development and implementation of project controls systems and processes, ensuring accurate planning, cost management, scheduling, and performance reporting. This role acts as an extension of the client team to enable informed decision-making and successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs.