Junior Project Controls Analyst

About the role

AECOM is looking for a motivated Junior Project Controls Analyst with 2-5 years of experience to support project planning, cost control, financial management, reporting and performance monitoring across multiple projects. The role develops expertise in project controls, earned value management, scheduling, forecasting, change management and portfolio reporting within a project delivery environment.

Key responsibilities

• Cost control and financial management: track budgets, forecast costs, monitor variances, support month-end and year-end reporting, and assist with EAC, ETC and cash flow analysis
• Planning and scheduling: maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, set baselines and track progress
• WBS and project setup: maintain work breakdown structures, work packages, control accounts and task codes, keeping budgets, schedules and reporting consistent
• Earned value and performance: apply EVM, collect progress data and calculate KPIs such as CPI, SPI, productivity metrics and resource utilization
• Reporting and analytics: build dashboards in Power BI and Excel, consolidate data for portfolio reviews and executive reporting
• Change management: track changes and variations, evaluate their financial and schedule impact, and review contracts for commercial requirements
• Resource planning: analyse labour hours and costs, compare against plans and prepare resource forecasts and staffing reports
• Progress measurement and administration: collect progress updates, track quantities, maintain controls records and support audits and compliance reviews

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in project controls, cost control, planning and scheduling, project finance, PMO, engineering consultancy, construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical, reporting and data management skills

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Power BI or similar tools
• Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Understanding of earned value management and project budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to analyze large datasets and strong reporting skills
• Preferred: project accounting, procurement and subcontract management, executive dashboards, KPI development, risk management and contingency tracking

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.