Strategic Project Controls Director (Biopharma)

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

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