Project Controls Manager

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Controls Manager to lead the project controls function for major infrastructure programs. This role involves estimating, scheduling, cost management, and risk management, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls and civil engineering, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills. Join a global team dedicated to creating a better world through innovative infrastructure solutions and make a tangible impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Business travel insurance

Employee assistance program

Service recognition awards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with 4 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in Civil Engineering for rail/transit projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls function on major infrastructure programs.
• Develop and manage cost, schedule, and risk management processes.
• Oversee production of accurate project schedules and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Scheduling

Risk Management

Document Control

Data Management

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Controls software

Job description

Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Program Controls Manager to be based in Sacramento, CA and San Francisco, CA.

JOB SUMMARY:
This selected Project Controls Manager will work on one of AECOM's major infrastructure programs. Their function is primarily estimating, scheduling, cost management, risk management, document control, reporting, data, and systems management/integration. They’ll support the development and management of policies and procedures establishing best practices related to program management and controls.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Effectively lead the project controls function on a large to major project.
2. Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program controls delivery.
3. Support the development, compilation, and production of a multi-billion rail transit Program report(s) covering progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, schedule and other relevant information.
4. Develop and Coordinate cost management updates to assist PCM’s, PC, CM’s and PC Leads with current Budgets, Actuals, Accruals, Forecasts and Changes.
5. Provide planning, development, scheduling, reporting, and maintenance of schedule data for California High Speed Rail (CHSR) and other transit/rail project schedules, including construction of element activities reflected in program schedules to assist with verification of duration estimates.
6. Establish and maintain a Program Controls system monitoring and reporting Scope, Schedule, Cost, Risk and Documentation progress against an agreed Baseline.
7. Manage and oversee the Change Management process (controlling updates to the Baseline) in concert with appropriate governance and interfaces with all other areas of the program esp. technical changes from engineering and commercial changes from procurement and contracting.
8. Ensure the timely operation of the required reporting systems both client facing and external stakeholders.
9. Advise the program director on the status of program delivery, proposing any actions required both in terms of improvements required and best practice that can be applied elsewhere or more widely in the program.
10. Manage the Program Controls team fulfilling Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost, Risk, Document Controls and Reporting functions.
11. Oversees the production and maintenance of accurate project schedules.
12. Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
13. Demonstrated capability to implement a Programmatic Controls system applicable to AECOM’s client services, including programs of high complexity.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
12+ years of experience in leadership of a team of senior specialists and managerial staff. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. In addition to Project Controls, technical background or experience in Civil Engineering for rail/transit or other transportation infrastructure is preferred. Certified Project Controls professional.

Additional Information
Travel may be required for this position. Sponsorship is available for this position. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $142,000.00 - $261,000.00.

About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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. 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.