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AECOM Project Controls – Cost Engineer in Sacramento, California
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Project Controls – Cost Engineer to be based in Sacramento, CA .
SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Program Cost Controls Lead, the Project Controls Engineer - Cost is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reviewing cost management data including budget and cost forecast and providing accurate and timely reporting of cost data.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and review monthly reports for accuracy of cost information.
Review and analysis of variances in cost and schedule and make recommendations for corrective actions.
Coordinate and gather all information for special reports and requests.
Support the Program Cost Controls Lead and Senior Cost Engineer in reviews and meetings.
Reconciliation and edits to the Cost Management System for Budget, Cost and Change Information.
Develop and Coordinate cost management updates to assist PCM’s, PC, CM’s and PC Leads with current Budgets, Actuals, Accruals, Forecasts and Changes.
Support the development, compilation, and production of a multi-billion rail transit Program report(s) covering progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, schedule and other relevant information.
Verifying changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast.
Update, reconcile and Report changes (202’s and BOC’s) into and from the Change Management Table for tracking Pending and Approved Changes and Contingency Utilizations.
Coordinating with Regional Project Controls for required project level reporting.
Develops monthly cost reports:
Coordinates with regional project controls staff for required project-level reporting
Performs weekly QA/QC of the project cost data and communicates corrections.
Assists the Program Cost Lead and Senior Coast Engineer with loading the cost data into the Cost Management System to capture cost reports.
Prepares Program Controls functional unit Cost Budget Monitors and reports monthly on hours and cost for Budget, Forecast, and Actual.
Develops monthly accruals and burn rates for Program Director’s approval:
Communicates with project managers to acquire cost data from each project.
Provides monthly burn rates and reversal for monthly accruals.
Verifies changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast and assesses impact on contingency, escalation, and cash flow.
Assists Program Cost Lead and Senior Cost Engineer with cost forecasts and funding that conforms to the Cost Management Plan.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
California public sector experience
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems.
Additional Information
Travel may be required for this position.
Sponsorship is available for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $110,004.00 - $203,508.00.
About AECOM
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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.
ReqID: J10128956
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc