Associate Analyst (ProjectCost Controls Engineer)

AECOM is seeking an Associate Analyst (Project/Cost Controls Engineer) to support a major public-sector capital improvement program in California. This position will provide project controls cost management scheduling and reporting support across a regional portfolio of complex capital projects.

Working closely with Senior Project Managers and program leadership the Project Controls Analyst will help maintain accurate and timely project information monitor financial and schedule performance and support portfolio-level reporting and decision-making. This is a program-wide position supporting multiple concurrent projects rather than a single project assignment.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and analyze project cost schedule and performance data across an assigned portfolio of capital projects.
• Prepare update and distribute monthly project status reports executive summaries dashboards and other portfolio-level reporting.
• Monitor project budgets commitments expenditures forecasts and available funding throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track invoices change orders contingency utilization encumbrances and expenditures against approved project budgets and appropriations.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules milestones and critical path activities using Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Identify cost schedule and performance trends and assist project leadership in evaluating potential impacts and corrective actions.
• Maintain project risk registers action-item logs decision logs and other project controls documentation.
• Support preparation of capital budget requests budget change packages funding documentation planning studies and related financial analyses.
• Compile validate and analyze project information used for client leadership oversight committee and government agency reporting.
• Support procurement and solicitation activities for Design-Build and other alternative project delivery methods including development and organization of supporting project documentation.
• Perform cost benchmarking and comparative analysis using completed capital projects and relevant industry data.
• Coordinate with project managers cost professionals schedulers consultants designers contractors and other stakeholders to obtain accurate and timely project information.
• Assist with maintaining consistent project controls processes reporting standards and data quality across the regional portfolio.
• Support project and program leadership with ad hoc cost schedule financial and performance analyses as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Construction Management Engineering Finance Business Architecture or a related field plus six (6) years of relevant experience in construction project controls capital program analysis cost management scheduling or a related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large complex capital improvement or facilities programs.
• Experience working on public-sector government judicial civic higher education or institutional capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience with project cost controls forecasting budgeting change management and financial reporting.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including data analysis reporting formulas pivot tables and large data sets.
• Experience developing project dashboards portfolio reports executive-level reporting or performance metrics.
• Familiarity with public-sector capital budgeting appropriations encumbrances and funding processes.
• Experience supporting Design-Build procurement or alternative project delivery methods.
• Experience with cost benchmarking estimating or analysis of historical construction cost data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends discrepancies risks and potential project impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams consultants contractors and client stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate project information across multiple concurrent projects.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

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.

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 . 

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