Project Controls Analyst

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Job Description

AECOM is in need of a Project Controls to join our team in Burnaby, BC in a full-time new hybrid position.

Accountabilities:

• Works with company financial systems and processes.
• Develops proficiency in the use of company cornerstone systems and provides cost data in formats necessary to control the project. 
• Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.
• Assists in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues. 
• Able to use drawings and specifications in the establishment of project baseline data
• Develops knowledge of accounting principles.
• Assists in assembling data for trending and forecasting.
• Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact. May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices. 
• Has knowledge of earned value methodology.
• Collects and analyzes data on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations.
• Collects and analyzes data for tracking actual cost to funding limitations.
• Assists in tracking purchase orders and subcontract commitments and expenditures.
• Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Assists with the creation of baseline budgets. 
• Exposure to scheduling process concepts and principles.
• Exposure to performance management and cost/schedule integration concepts and principles.
• Supports the project reporting process as required.
• Participates in project cost review meetings.
• Gathers data for procedure development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of related project controls experience related to scheduling.

Preferred Requirements

• 8 years of cost control experience
• Proficiency with Earned Value analysis

Additional Information

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 aecom.com. 

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where 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. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.