Program Controls Cost Manager

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AECOM is seeking a Program Controls - Cost Manager for one of our offices in the East Region

Program Controls is the application of Project Controls in a Program Management context. This includes the added complexity and interactions demanded from Programs such as Government legislation, Political obligations, Legacy creation, multi-partner KPIs, cross industry body creation and/or collaboration, finance partnering, contract incentivization and extensive stakeholder engagement.

The Program Controls Manager is entrusted with the following critical responsibilities:

• Directs and manages program controls related activities for medium-sized programs or specialized defined controls elements of larger programs in support of the Program Manager or Program Controls Director.
• Orchestrates coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring strict alignment with overall program objectives.
• Identifies and addresses project interdependencies with utmost diligence, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies and resolving conflicts.
• Collaborates strategically with project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization.
• Engages in high-level consultations with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives.
• Provides authoritative guidance and rigorous oversight to project controls teams, ensuring meticulous management of individual project elements.
• Conducts thorough monitoring and evaluation of risk mitigation strategies to ensure their efficacy and implement necessary adjustments.
• Facilitates precise and formal communication channels between project teams and stakeholders.
• Delivers comprehensive and regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with cost management on Transportation, Water and Aviation programs.
• Experience with cost evolution from estimating through design - construction - closeout including changes.

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

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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. 

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