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Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a Principal Project Control to be based in Manila, Philippines
Provides objective analysis and sound judgement with application of principles and techniques to evaluate and report project performance from concept study to construction & startup including practical assessment of schedule completion and expected final cost. Competencies include setup of work breakdown structure, establishing levels of control and detail, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and forecasting, progress measurement, earned value performance, risk analysis and change control.
Responsible for managing, controlling, forecasting and reporting cost and schedule performance for projects throughout the organization. Services include setting up and managing project controls systems (including setup of work breakdown structure), capturing to-date progress and expenditure data, analyzing to-date performance data, forecasting at-completion performance data (EAC costs, hours), analyzing project risks (contingency management), managing change and incorporating scope variations into schedule and cost deliverables, and preparing associated reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
As part of a leadership team, support building and deploying a Manila project controls team
Ability to proactively articulate the capabilities of Manila role of project controls across various North American Regions, Business Lines, levels of company management and cross functional staff.
Responsible to distribute work assignments and monitor work load, to most effectively utilize staff and meet the projects, Regions, Business Lines objectives. Ability to proactively track and communicate staffing activities to various stakeholders. May be required to report on staff utilization, appropriateness of staff for assignment, and other quality and performance metrics.
Exercises experience and sound judgement in assessing complex project controls and associated staffing situations to both the project and the business unit’s goals. Coordinates the efforts of assigned resources/staff with other project and business unit staff.
Participate in business development, proposal efforts and project startups as needed.
May be involved in assessing and evaluating quality of work effort of staff and advise on approach and/or elevate corrective actions, communicating appropriately with project and business stakeholders.
Develops, trains and mentors staff in both technical aspects of project controls methods as well as support interpersonal communications with assignment project manager and other staff.
Effectively disseminates corporate expectation regarding company policy as it relates to reflecting project status on all project complexities and types. Conveys project controls procedural and best practice information and existing and emerging project controls methods.
Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervisors project work activities, and trains personnel.
Supervises staff through developing, establishing and maintaining goals and documenting performance reviews. Provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business management or other associated degree.
Relevant work in lieu of degree considered
12 – 15 years’ experience
Additional InformationAbout 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.
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