Sr Project Controller

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We are looking for a full-time Project Controller who will define project goals, objectives, budgets, and schedules, create project plans and set deadlines, assign tasks and monitor progress, resolve issues and communicate with stakeholders, evaluate project management procedures and adhere to client specifications.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Prepare and update Project Schedules - consisting of engineering, procurement and construction.

  
  

• Prepare deliverable schedules & Progress 'S' Curves.

  
  

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and their application in project control.

  
  

• Track and monitor expenditure on weekly and monthly basis, providing detailed financial reports to stakeholders.

  
  

• Prepare and update different schedules, critical activity reports, and other relevant project documentation.

  
  

• Monitor and control to meet the 'Project Management' requirement of schedule adherence through Planning Report, Progress Variance Analysis Report, Critical Path Analysis, etc.

  
  

• Utilise Primavera (P6) & MS Project software proficiently for schedule management and reporting.

  
  

• Apply working knowledge of design, procurement and construction/field services work to enhance project planning and execution.

  
  

• Conduct data analytics using Power BI tools to provide insightful project performance metrics and forecasts.

  
  

• Develop and maintain risk registers, identifying potential project risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

  
  

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and timelines.

  
  

• Facilitate regular project status meetings and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management.

  
  

• Implement and maintain change control processes, ensuring all project changes are properly documented and approved.

  
  

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project control methodologies and best practices within the organisation.

  
  

• Mentor junior team members in project control techniques and software applications.

  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering with 8 to 12 years of experience in project control or related field.
• Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, or related field is preferred.
• Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project, with the ability to create and manage complex project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and their practical application.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in engineering, procurement, and construction environments.
• Experience with risk management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools, particularly Power BI.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong time management skills and capability to work independently across various projects.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective coordination with UK and Middle East based project teams.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Familiarity with change control processes and configuration management.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

The successful candidate needs to be conscientious, methodical, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.