Senior Project Controls Analyst – Cost Engineer

AECOM

Senior Project Controls Analyst managing project cost activities for oil, gas, and remediation projects at AECOM. Collaborating with Project Managers for financial forecasting and project transparency.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute day-to-day project controls activities across a wide portfolio oil, gas, and remediation projects.
Ensure cost performance, financial accuracy, and project transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with Project Managers to develop and maintain cost-loaded schedules.
Perform financial forecasting and track project performance.
Manage annual budget forecasts and support project reporting.
Deliver accurate cost management, earned value analysis, and forecasting.
Ensure alignment with organizational standards and project objectives.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost Performance AnalysisBudget ForecastingVariance AnalysisExpenditure ForecastingCritical Path AnalysisChange ManagementRisk MitigationPerformance Metrics AnalysisCost ForecastingProject Reporting

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationCommunication