Senior Project Controls Analyst (Cost Engineer)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst (Cost Engineer) to execute day-to-day project controls activities across a wide portfolio oil gas and remediation projects ensuring cost performance financial accuracy and project transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers to develop and maintain cost-loaded schedules perform financial forecasting track project performance manage annual budget forecasts and support project reporting. You will play a critical role in delivering accurate cost management earned value analysis and forecasting while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize company project controls systems and tools to monitor analyze and report project cost performance.
• Develop maintain and update project cost forecasts budgets and cost-loaded schedules.
• Partner with Project Managers and project teams to identify evaluate and mitigate cost and schedule risks.
• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare cost forecasts variance analyses expenditure forecasts and progress trend reports.
• Perform earned value management (EVM) analysis and monitor project performance against established baselines.
• Evaluate labor manpower and resource requirements against budget limitations and project commitments.
• Review project expenditures purchase orders subcontract commitments and contractor invoices to ensure alignment with approved budgets and work authorizations.
• Support scope control and change management processes including tracking and reporting the status of change orders.
• Develop and maintain cost and schedule baseline budgets and support cost/schedule integration activities.
• Conduct critical path and schedule impact analyses to support project planning and forecasting efforts.
• Prepare and deliver project controls reports for management and stakeholders.
• Participate in and when required lead project cost review meetings.
• Assist with the development implementation and continuous improvement of project controls procedures and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project controls staff as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering construction energy environmental or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with project controls cost management scheduling and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience with earned value management cost forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and other project controls software.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance 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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time