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AECOM is actively seeking a Project Controls Manager for employment for our NY Metro offices.

• Oversee program controls related activities for smaller programs or a specialist areas of program program controls, in support of the overall Program Manager.
• Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program controls delivery globally.
• Establish and maintain a Program Controls system monitoring and reporting Scope, Schedule, Cost, Risk and Documentation progress against an agreed Baseline.
• Manage and oversee the Change Management process (controlling updates to the Baseline) in concert with appropriate governance and interfaces with all other areas of the program esp. technical changes from engineering and commercial changes from procurement and contracting.
• Ensure the timely operation of the required reporting systems both client facing and for AECOM operational management.
• Advise the Program Manager on the status of program delivery, proposing any actions required both in terms of improvements required and best practice that can be applied elsewhere or more widely in the program.
• Manage the Program Controls team fulfilling Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost, Risk, Document Controls and Reporting functions.
• Collaborate with the AECOM Controls community of practice comprised of professionals across the firm experienced in and engaged in Controls services.
• Champion for ethical and safe working practices
• Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
• Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of project controls experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Transit and Transportation Experience

Preferred Requirements:

• 10 years professional program or project controls experience.
• Developing external network of industry contacts and demonstrating ability to develop positive personal influence with program clients.
• Developing expertise in applicable technical areas or an aspect of program controls for use by clients and peers to position or deliver programs.
• Able to demonstrate personal development through mentorship of others.
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
• Understands how Controls impact the firm’s performance and attainment of client’s business objectives and it able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
• Takes Responsibility for staffing decisions to meet program/project objectives and seeks appropriate talent through prescribed Company processes and procedures.
• Experience leading efforts managing budgets, financial commitments, cash flows and cost related data on complex programs.
• Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated capability to implement a Programmatic Controls system applicable to AECOM’s client services, including programs of high complexity.
• Able to lead and manage Controls teams through all phases of planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout consistent with established delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, quality and other specified requirements stated in the contract.
• Has a demonstrated understanding and application of the knowledge and skills required of Controls managers; a demonstrated understanding and application of business development and program/project delivery processes; a demonstrated understanding of the scope and workings of best practice program/project Controls management.
• Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies across the program.
• Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation (Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $214,000
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

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