Cost Manager

AECOM is seeking a Cost Manager to be based in El Paso TX. Additional locations include San Diego CA; Tucson AZ; or Corpus Christi TX.

The responsibilities of the Cost Manager include:

• Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.  
• Participates in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues. 
• Assists in leading junior staff through assignment tasks.  
• Participates in tracking action items.  
• Knowledgeable of accounting principles with extensive understanding of the manner in which the company establishes and documents the financial position.  
• Prepares revised cost forecast for select accounts. 
• Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact. May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices.  
• Works hands on with earned value monitoring.
• Evaluates manpower labor hour and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations including preparation of variance analysis.  
• Compares actual cost to funding limitations. Prepares expenditure forecasts to identify critical points in project funding. 
• Reviews purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures. Maintains tracking database to insure that subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.  
• Understands the manner in which profits on projects are budgeted and the extent to which the budget value is achieved.  
• Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management. Involved in the tracking system to insure that project management is fully aware of detailed change order status.
• Creates and assists with cost/schedule baseline budgets.
• Familiar with basic cost/schedule integration and basic critical path analysis and other rescheduling concepts. 
• Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated cost trending.  
• Prepares and assists in daily weekly and monthly project reporting.
• Participates in and may lead project cost review meetings.
• Review and advise on contingency balances
• Review vendor invoices / applications for payment
• Review and advise on uncommitted balances
• Lead the change control process
• Baseline current and forecast schedule position
• Progress Measurement
• Document control and information management
• Risk analysis both quantitative and qualitative including schedule and cost probability analysis
• Client and stakeholder reporting
• Change and variation control
• Schedule Delay analysis
• Ad-hoc reviews and analysis of schedule cost information risk reporting integration change management configuration management and/or delay analysis as required
• Ensure sub-contract / sub-consultant provide project control information timely and at the appropriate level of detail
• Project close-out
• Prepare co-ordinate project invoicing ensuring timely and complete submission of all necessary documentation and information to support invoices and receive payments in accordance with specific terms and conditions as may be appropriate.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with Federal Programs/Projects Preferred
• Due to the nature of this program US citizenship is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to work in the field. 
• Ability to perform site walks

Additional Information :

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 2024. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time