Project Controls – Senior Cost Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is hiring a Project Controls – Senior Cost Engineer that will provide technical expertise and analytical support for cost engineering and financial-control functions across multiple projects. This position is responsible for maintaining cost integrity, monitoring project and program financial performance, supporting forecasting and change management, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with project leadership, construction management teams, project controls personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure costs are properly tracked, analyzed, forecasted, and reported in accordance with established program procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and project cost-control procedures, tools, and reporting standards.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project and program budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Track and analyze cost performance across multiple projects, contracts, and funding sources.
• Identify cost trends, variances, risks, and emerging issues and communicate their potential financial impacts to project leadership.
• Support Construction Management teams with contractor payment applications, change orders, Schedule of Values (SOV) reviews, and cost-compliance requirements.
• Review invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with contractual requirements.
• Support the evaluation and tracking of change orders, potential changes, contingency usage, allowances, and forecasted cost impacts.
• Maintain accurate cost records, cost reports, change logs, commitment registers, and other financial-control documentation.
• Apply Earned Value Management principles and other performance-measurement techniques, as required, to assess project cost performance.
• Reconcile cost information between the PMIS, financial systems, contractor records, and other project data sources.
• Prepare high-quality weekly and monthly cost reports, forecasts, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support program-level consolidation and reporting of financial information across multiple projects and contracts.
• Assist with cash-flow projections, funding analyses, cost trending, and management reporting.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining complete, accurate, and traceable cost documentation.
• Ensure compliance with established program financial controls, reporting requirements, change management procedures, and approval authorities.
• Participate in weekly and monthly project and program meetings and present cost-related information, as required.
• Collaborate with scheduling, risk, change management, document control, procurement, and construction teams to support integrated project controls.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with construction contracts, cost structures, Schedule of Values, and change management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using cost-control software, financial systems, and PMIS platforms such as Kahua, Procore, e-Builder, InEight, PMWeb, or comparable.
• Proven ability to analyze complex budgets across multiple projects and contracts
• Expertise with cost control software, PMIS, and financial systems such as Kahua
• Proficiency in SharePoint and MS Office (Excel advanced functions strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and numerical communication skills in a client-facing capacity
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to continuous professional growth, including adoption of emerging technologies and best practices in cost management
• Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / Certified Cost Professional (CCP) / Professional Cost Estimator / Analyst (PCEA) certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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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 2025. 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.