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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.

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About Enterprise Capabilities

Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is a service-led organization within AECOM enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in China, India, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa and Spain, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support helping AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. EC supports AECOM’s ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining EC, you have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM’s monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our purpose of delivering a better world.

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Head of Project Controls to lead and manage our Project Controls function, comprising a growing team of over 70 specialists who work to ensure strategic alignment between project execution, business growth, and client engagement.

The Head of Project Controls is responsible for overseeing project performance metrics, cost control, risk management, and scheduling while playing a crucial role in expanding our business portfolio and strengthening client relationships.

As the head of the department, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to optimize operational efficiency and contribute to the company's long-term vision.

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Develop and implement project control strategies aligned with corporate objectives to enhance business growth and profitability.Collaborate with executive leadership to define short-term and long-term business goals for project controls and overall project management functions.Lead the preparation of project control-related proposals and presentations for business acquisition and client engagement.Develop and implement best practices for cost estimation, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and resource allocation.Optimize the use of digital tools and technology to enhance project control capabilities and reporting efficiency.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project controls team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Establish and maintain project controls frameworks, including cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and reporting.Ensure timely and accurate project performance reporting, providing insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.Monitor and mitigate risks, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope constraints.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred15+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, and schedulingStrong technical leadership of teams in the delivery of projects focused on delivering for the Client.Strong knowledge of project control methodologies, tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP), and financial forecasting techniques.Experience of working with the USA, Canada, UK&I, ANZ, and/or ME will be highly valuable.Experience in working with design teams located in different countries and ability to gain client confidence and trust, through strong technical communication skills. Fluent in English (spoken and written).

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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.