Project Controls Specialist
Company Description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Project Control Analyst to provide remote work for various transportation programs and projects. The role involves performing full-time support, of transportation projects throughout the AECOM providing the management of project data, reports, schedules and budgets. The position is to support and assist to Project Control Managers, Project Managers and Discipline Managers to support day-to-day client needs internal and external. This role is remote.
This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Knowledgeable of planning and scheduling concepts and principles including effects on financial performance.
- Familiar with data sources and supports basic schedule development.
- Supports analysis of schedule, identifies and investigates project schedule variances.
- Collects and updates data and updates and produces scheduling reports.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and support activities to implement applicable coding. Supports basic schedule development.
- Supports gathering and assembling data for schedule updating.
- Supports measurement of project schedule progress and gathers and assembles data for schedule and network updating.
- Gathers data for schedule baseline development and maintenance.
- Familiar with construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting methods.
- Understands CPM scheduling concepts and principles and able to develop basic engineering, procurement and construction logic.
- Understands concepts and principles of scope control and change management and earned value methodology.
- Supports monthly report preparation.
- May participate in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight to planning and scheduling issues.
- Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS + 6 years of related exp or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- 4+ years in Construction industry
Preferred Requirement
- Degree in Business Administration / Accounting Major, Construction Management / Business Major
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Have an eye for detail and organization skills
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- Relocation is not available for this position
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 2024. 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.
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Project Controls Specialist with AECOM in Detroit, Michigan? At AECOM, we're on a mission to deliver a better world, tackling some of the most complex challenges in infrastructure. As a Project Controls Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in our transportation programs and projects, offering remote support to manage project data, schedules, and budgets efficiently. Your insights will be invaluable as you assist Project Control Managers and Project Managers in ensuring everything runs smoothly day-to-day. You’ll need a solid understanding of planning and scheduling concepts, including their effects on financial performance, and the ability to analyze project schedules for variances. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include collecting and updating data for scheduling reports, developing work breakdown structures (WBS), and measuring project schedule progress. You will also gain insights into planning and scheduling issues by participating in meetings, broadening your expertise within this dynamic field. Knowing your way around construction drawings and being proficient in CPM scheduling concepts will set you apart. AECOM believes in nurturing talent and offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. Join us, and together we will change the world, one project at a time!
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