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Job Description

 

Project Controls Analyst Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Project Cost Analyst to join our team in Markham, Ontario.

Previous experience working on Joint Venture projects an asset.

 

Functional Responsibilities

Lead Cost Control Analyst managing major project invoicing integrated with JV partners.

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

Lead in the development of all invoices 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 related to invoicing, A/R/

Review timesheets and forecast hours at completion by discipline.

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

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

Support on miscellaneous project reports.

Provide design and construction teams with data.

Support the integrity of Earned Value Management System.

Support contract change notices.

Knowledgeable of invoicing concepts and principles including effects on financial performance.

Familiar with data sources and supports advanced schedule skills and development. 

Supports analysis of cost and schedule, identifies and investigates project schedule variances. 

Collects and updates data and updates and produces cost invoicing reports. 

Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and support activities to implement applicable coding.  Supports advanced schedule development. 

Supports gathering and assembling data for financial updating.

Supports measurement of project schedule progress and gathers and assembles data for cost and network updating.  

Gathers essential data for cost baseline development and maintenance. 

Familiar with engineering workflows and advanced construction methodology

Understands CPM scheduling concepts and principles and able to develop advanced engineering, procurement and construction logic. 

 

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

Lead project invoicing with internal and external stakeholders.

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

Provide input for various Business Line reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related Project Controls Experience  or equivalency of experience and studies will be taken into account.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Advanced Excel skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Previous successful experience invoicing and cost control analysis.

Professional strong communicator and result driven ability.

Cost Management Software (e.g. Oracle, PRISM ) an asset.

Education and Experience:

a) Formal Education:

Minimum of College Diploma/Certification required

University education with applicable further development in Project Management, Finance would be preferred.

b) Professional Designation:

Professional designation preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification preferred.

Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business preferred.

c) Experience:

Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience required.

Experience in Design-Build and Progressive Delivery

Construction, and Engineering experience preferred.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.