Project Control Analyst II

Aecom Philippines, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a professional to develop, implement, and maintain cost controls and planning/scheduling functions for complex projects. You will apply analytical solutions to project controls challenges while coordinating with PMs and sub-teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong MS Office skills and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or other associated degree.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost and schedule control plans and tools for project management.
• Support contract review and insurance verification processes.
• Review project controls requirements of RFP/opportunity and provide support.
• Identify cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions.
• Lead tracking of budget, costs, labor hours, and progress.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Engineering/Construction management/Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

The roleis responsible fordeveloping, implementing, andmaintainingcost controls and/orplanning and scheduling functions. The role isexpected tohave broad knowledge and sufficient experience to analyze andapply technical solutions to challengingprojectcontrols issues.

Opportunity phase

• SupportGo/No Go preparations, forms,and gathering information and process, as directed bytheProject Manager.
• Review project controls requirements of RFP/opportunity. Provide or obtain project controls support for proposal deliverables, asappropriate forproject complexity.
• Understand proposal pricing approach and support asappropriate.Proficiencywith company standard pricing tools and support asrequired.

Planning phase

• Develop customized Cost/schedule control plans/solutions to provide Project Management and other project team and management with appropriate tools for project cost and schedule control.
• SupportPM/Project team/contract administration in managingthecontract review process for new contracts, modifications,and job closures. Understand and support or coordinatetheinsurance verificationprocessas necessary.
• Reviewcontract risk types and deploy methods toidentifyand develop risk managementapproachesfor projects.
• Manage and overseefinancial project issues such as segmentation, work at risk,and revenue recognition during project setup.
• Review scope definition documents and support PM with development of complex Work breakdown structure development (and maintenance during execution), interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, Subcontractors and Finance to support proper job setup for cost and schedule development, progress tracking, risk analysis, client billing.
• Manage the development, updating, and monitoring of schedules and preparing status reports and staffing curves, in alignment with scope of work andresource, including subcontractors and consultants, planned to execute scope.
• Supportother Project team/procurement in managing documentation to support procurement of required sub-consultants andvendors
• Develop and review of project cost and revenue baseline, based onaboveelement, on behalf of PM.
• Develop and implement performance measurement and earned value plan and updates during execution. Elevate for review by PM, Projectteamand other Management staff.
• Understand contractual invoicing requirements. Understand project/organizational and client interfaces. Review invoice support requirements, during execution, with Project Manager.

Execution phase

• Integrate cost and schedule data/baseline withcompany’senterprise system, tofacilitateProjects financial goals, or oversee this effort.
• Develop keydeliverablesin preparationforproject reviews.
• Reviewactual costsandcommitments, coordinate cost adjustments,and reviewcoding accuracy.
• Identifycost (andscheduleas needed) variances, investigate root cause,and develop/executeacorrection action plan, as discussed with PM and Project team.
• Lead effort for tracking budget, project costs, labor hours, schedule updates, installed quantities and progress measurements for work to include direct hire and subcontracted work.
• Maintain the planning/scheduling updates, applying engineering, procurement,and construction terminology, concepts,and relationships. Develop andmaintaincritical path logic networks and bar charts.
• Analyze, evaluate,and forecastcurrent statusagainst an established baseline schedule. Assess the impacts of design or construction changes and schedule slippages. Report schedule status to all levels of project and company management as well as totheClient.
• Accumulate and access historical data, such as performance experience, for use inmaintaining a realistic basis for future planning, forecasting,andEstimateat complete development.
• Measure progress and review performance trends. Exposure to progressive performance data and associated concepts andprincipals.
• Prepare reports, graphs, andcharts,to communicate project status.
• Proficiencywith company’sfinancial systems,processesand procedures such as segmentation, work at risk and revenue recognition requirements and processes and be able to align with project status andassistin analyzing and using financial data toidentifykey project issues.
• May coordinate/review invoices for consistency with contract requirements and rates. May interface with Billing andaccountingstaff.
• Assist the Project Manager with reporting on accounts receivables and unbilled issues as assigned.
• Support Project team, with the change control management process and gain insight into rational and importance of change events. Support project with pricing anddeterminingschedule impact of change orders.
• Assist PM with supportongathering information to develop trending, forecasting and estimate to complete process. MayassistPM with WAR (work at risk) and RAR (Revenue at Risk) forms.
• May provide guidance,directionand specializedassistanceto others in the resolution of project controls problems.

Closeout phase

• Review project scope anddetermineall contractualdeliverableshave been met, discuss with PM.
• Coordinate with PM/procurement for closeout ofsub-agreements
• Support PM with input of finalEAC
• Support with coordination of final invoice as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance,or other associated degree.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools

Additional Information

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a varied audience and internal and external customers. (Communication)
• Ability to clearly define objectives and set targets for the team that are consistent with and compliant to service delivery agreements, key performance indicators, and policies (Planning and Organizing)
• Ability to be thorough and meticulous in completing assigned tasks and identifying errors, duplicates, & discrepancies through defined methods. (Attention to Detail)
• Ability to identify and resolve simple to moderate with the ability to provide resolution alternatives by following defined policies and procedures. (Problem Solving)
• Ability to monitorand measure progress and effectively drive individual and team results that support the overall goal of the team. Ability to provide regular feedback, guidance, and support to direct reports to achieve desired performance and output. (Results Oriented)
• Ability to gather, integrate, validate, and analyze relevant data to develop resolutions, findings, and recommendations (Analytical Thinking)

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 proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.