Senior Project Controls Analyst - Reporting and BI

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Here is what you will do:

• Drives the adoption and maturity of Business Intelligence practices within Project Controls by transforming financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Designs and enhances interactive dashboards and reporting solutions that provide leadership with real-time visibility into cost, forecast, and performance metrics.
• Partners with digital and data teams to optimize data structures, improve system connectivity, and enable scalable analytics.
• Champions data governance and reporting standardization to ensure consistency, reliability, and audit-ready information across platforms.
• Identifies opportunities for automation, reducing manual reporting effort while increasing analytical depth.
• Enables a shift from retrospective reporting toward predictive and scenario-based analytics that support proactive decision-making.
• Acts as a bridge between project delivery, finance, and data functions to strengthen enterprise reporting capability.
• Supports the development of integrated data models combining cost, schedule, manpower, and commercial indicators.
• Leverages reporting tools and enterprise systems to improve executive storytelling and elevate insight quality.
• Contributes to the long-term evolution toward a data-driven project environment.
• Supports the evolution from transactional reporting toward predictive analytics by identifying patterns, variances, and forward-looking risk indicators.
• Applies strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and earned value methodology to strengthen project governance.
• Oversees the collection and analysis of labor hours, manpower forecasts, and cost performance against budget constraints.
• Monitors actual costs versus funding limits, enabling early escalation of financial exposure.
• Provides informed input into baseline development, budget adjustments, and change management processes.
• Strengthens scope control practices by ensuring financial implications of changes are quantified and communicated early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economy/ Economical Engineering/ Engineering/ Information Technology;
• 4–7+ years experience in Business Intelligence / Data Analytics
• Advanced Power BI and DAX
• Strong data modeling and analytical thinking
• Experience with large operational datasets
• Ability to communicate insights to business stakeholders

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.

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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.