Senior Cost Manager, Federal Projects & Controls

AECO; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost management and project controls across large federal programs and capital infrastructure projects. The role encompasses cost tracking, forecasting, change management, performance monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination in complex programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong federal program experience, EVMS knowledge, and leadership abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of cost management, project controls, or program controls experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and project controls activities for complex federal programs and capital projects.
• Partner with Program Managers to develop and manage program controls strategies.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting for programs; monitor financial performance.

Skills

Cost management

Project controls

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Earned value management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

PMIS

Cost management software

Enterprise reporting platforms

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost management and project controls across large federal programs and capital infrastructure projects. The role encompasses cost tracking, forecasting, change management, performance monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination in complex programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong federal program experience, EVMS knowledge, and leadership abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.