AECOM

Project Controls Manager

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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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.
  • Strongly prefer 15 years in project controls.
  • Experience managing project controls team in major programs.
  • Proficiency in advanced scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project) and cost forecasting.
  • Strong background in Power BI/Excel and enterprise cost systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Program Controls for large-scale and complex programs.
  • Provide senior-level guidance for program controls activities to meet strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate efforts across multiple projects for seamless integration with program goals.
  • Conduct analyses to address critical interdependencies between projects.
  • Deliver oversight to project controls teams for meticulous management of projects.
  • Implement control measures to ensure program integrity and optimal resource allocation.
  • Develop and enforce standardized processes to enhance program efficiency.
  • Conduct regular program performance assessments and make strategic recommendations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
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 a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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