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　　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 nearly 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.

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　　Job Description

　　AECOM are currently seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our team in either our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office. The successful candidate will monitor project performance through application of advanced project control methodologies and drive compliance and mentor junior team members.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Demonstrates solid knowledge and understanding of project management, project planning, progress measurement and reporting, EV methodologies, cost estimating and cost control principles.

　　Efficiently presents and communicates financial information to Senior Management.

　　Drives compliance to AECOM internal policies and procedures.

　　Provides training and support to junior members of the Project Controls and Planning Team.

　　Works closely with the Project Management team and interfaces with various disciplines.

　　Conducts project controls activities on big and mega projects.

　　Monitors the financial performance of the practice line projects and pro-actively identifies and reports financial risks and opportunities.

　　Develops the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and baseline budgets, in coordination with the Project Manager.

　　Collects progress data and performs Earned Value Analysis.

　　Collects actual costs and analyzes performance against baseline budgets.

　　Prepares weekly progress and performance tracking reports.

　　Investigates variances from the baseline and analyzes performance trends.

　　Establishes project cost projections based on deployments provided by involved disciplines.

　　Supports the Project Manager with preparation of Intercompany Agreements.

　　Supports the Project Manager with preparation of internal forms in relation to change management processes in place.

　　Provides project performance data for project audit reviews purposes.

　　Maintains records of the project financial files in line with the company’s established templates.

　　Qualifications

　　A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Project Controls field is required.

　　Experience in the engineering consultancy industry is mandatory.

　　In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

　　Hands on working knowledge of project controls methodologies.

　　Hands on working knowledge of scheduling concepts and methodologies.

　　Change management fundamentals.

　　Understanding of accounting principles, procedures and terminology.

　　Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

　　People Management and cross-functional communication skills.

　　Additional Information

　　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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

　　ReqID: J10100369

　　Business Line: U&P

　　Business Group: DCS

　　Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

　　Career Area: Program & Project Management

　　Work Location Model: On-Site