Project Controller - Cost Management

AECOM; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AECOM in Manila is seeking a seasoned cost control professional to develop, implement, and maintain project controls on large, complex programs. You will work with financial systems, generate data for baselines and trends, and support earned value and cost/schedule integration as part of a hybrid work model.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in cost control, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to work night shifts with on-site days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or other associated degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Must be willing to work fixed night shifts and 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

• Develops proficiency in the use of company cornerstone systems and provides cost data to control the project.
• Assists in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.
• Gathers data for procedure development and tracking of baseline budgets.
• Supports cost control, scheduling, and performance management activities.
• Participates in project cost review meetings and prepares cost trend analyses.
• Monitors cost, labor hours, and cost requirements versus budgets.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Organizing

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Results Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cost control, and planning or scheduling functions on one or more of the larger, more complex, and more demanding projects. The role is expected to demonstrate the ability to utilize broad experience, technical expertise, and familiarity with company policies and procedures as well as exposure to various project complexity and client interactions to execute complex project controls efforts. The role will be reporting to the Project Controls Manager in Manila.

• Works with company financial systems and processes.
• Develops proficiency in the use of company cornerstone systems and provides cost data in formats necessary to control the project.
• Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.
• Assists in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.
• Able to use drawings and specifications in the establishment of project baseline data
• Develops knowledge of accounting principles.
• Assists in assembling data for trending and forecasting.
• Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact. May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices.
• Has knowledge of earned value methodology.
• Collects and analyzes data on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations.
• Collects and analyzes data for tracking actual cost to funding limitations.
• Assists in tracking purchase orders and subcontract commitments and expenditures.
• Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Assists with the creation of baseline budgets.
• Exposure to scheduling process concepts and principles.
• Exposure to performance management and cost/schedule integration concepts and principles.
• Supports the project reporting process as required.
• Participates in project cost review meetings.
• Gathers data for procedure development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or other associated degree
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
• Must be willing to work fixed night shifts and 3 days onsite per week

Attributes:

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 monitor and 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)

Additional Information

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
• 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.

ReqID: J10154806

Business Line: PCC

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid