AECOM · Los Angeles, CA

Project Controls Manager at AECOM — Los Angeles, CA

Full-timeLos Angeles, CAPosted 2026-07-15Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Manager to be based in Los Angeles, CA.

  • Skilled in the development of commercial strategies. Capable of participating in negotiations.
  • Requires a demonstrated ability to effectively lead the project controls function on a large/complex project.
  • Leadership
  • Documents employee performance issues and is instrumental in resolution.
  • Organizational Management
  • Conducts root cause analysis.
  • Drafts comprehensive project procedures.
  • Possesses proven knowledge of scope control and change management.
  • Oversees the production and maintenance of accurate project schedules. Expert understanding of schedule resource loading and leveling.
  • Assists the Project Manager in budgeting and managing incentive programs.
  • Holds an expert understanding of schedule, critical path analysis, resource loading and leveling.
  • Establishes and maintains client relationships.
  • Has the ability to review and analyze project program and oversee the production of accurate progress/performance reports.
  • Able to review and assess (as required) raw data that comes from project automated systems.
  • Serves as a key participant in client and/or subcontractor negotiations.
  • Participates in staffing decisions for projects.
  • Ensures that a tracking database is developed and maintained to cross check subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.
  • Involved in tracking system to insure that Project Management team is fully aware of detailed change order status.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Experience working in large-scale programs or multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to multi-task and assess competing competencies
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role.
  • Relocation is not available.

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