Project Controls Director

AECOM; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Director for its Houston Biopharmaceutical campus expansion. This role leads multi-project financial control efforts across project lifecycles, from inception to close-out, interfacing with client teams and contractors.

The position emphasizes cost management, scheduling, and governance within a hybrid work model. Ideal candidates bring senior-level experience in project controls, strong analytics with Power BI/Tableau familiarity, and a track record in

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; 10+ years of related experience with leadership exposure.
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Review and manage purchase orders and subcontract commitments; track funding with work authorization and expenditures.
• Review uncommitted balances and advise on contingencies.
• Evaluate contingency balances and provide recommendations.
• Examine vendor invoices and progress payments for accuracy.
• Lead the change control process.
• Oversee project financial close-out.
• Prepare variance analyses and expenditure forecasts.
• Compare actual costs to funding limitations and identify critical points.
• Participate in project cost review meetings.
• Assist in procedure development and implementation.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and attend progress schedule meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Client facing

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• Project financial close-out

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

AECOM is seeking an innovative and proactive Project Controls Director, the candidate will be involved in a number of projects and project teams at the same time, at various stages of the projects’ lifecycle, from inception through close-out, varying in complexity and value. We are working with a top tier Biopharmaceutical client to expand their Houston based campus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports


• Reviews purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures; maintains tracking database to ensure that funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures


• Review and advise on uncommitted balances


• Evaluate and advise on contingency balances


• Examine vendor invoices / applications for payment


• Lead the change control process


• Project financial close-out


• Evaluate productivity versus budget limitations including preparation of variance analysis


• Compares actual cost to funding limitations; prepares expenditure forecasts to identify critical points in project funding


• Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated cost trending / forecasting


• Participates in and may lead project cost review meetings


• Assists in procedure development and implementation


• Conduct periodic construction project site visits to monitor project progress and assure progress schedule integrity, and participate in regular progress schedule meetings with construction team

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership


• Knowledge of construction scheduling using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Impeccable verbal, written and numeracy skills in a client facing capacity


• Ability to work under own initiative and unsupervised, but also as part of a team


• Experience of working in process manufacturing and/or bio-pharmaceutical industries; on-site experience is preferred but not required


• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Teams


• Familiarity with business intelligence / reporting / dashboarding tools such as Power BI / Tableau

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position


• Relocation is not available now or in the future

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $200000 to $220000.

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.

ReqID: J10157656

Business Line: PPM

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Survey & Estimation

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 200000 - USD 220000 - yearly