Project Controls Analyst
- Full-time
- State/Province: Kentucky
- Business Group: CM
- Legal Entity: Hunt Construction Group
- Business Line: CM Construction Management
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Operating Group: CM
- Primary Location: US - Hebron, KY - 2667 Donaldson Hwy
- Compensation: USD 85674.47 - USD 158497.76 - yearly
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM Hunt is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to support project cost, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting for our exciting construction project. This role will be responsible for implementing and managing project controls systems that ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
The Project Controls Analyst will work closely with project management, field operations, estimating, and our client to monitor project performance and provide strategic insight into cost and schedule risk.
Duties:
- Skilled in the use of company cornerstone systems and able to represent cost data formats necessary to control the project.
- Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.
- Participates in analyzing and using financial data to identify key metrics.
- Develop dashboards and other methods of tracking action items.
- Knowledgeable of accounting principles with extensive understanding of the manner in which the company establishes and documents the financial position.
- Prepares revised cost forecast for select accounts.
- Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact. May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices.
- Compares actual cost to funding limitations. Prepares expenditure forecasts to identify critical points in project funding.
- Reviews purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures. Maintains tracking database to ensure that subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.
About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt
Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 70 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in the automotive industry; iconic sports stadiums; a broad portfolio in transportation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field and 6 years of experience in Construction Project Controls or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience in the field of Construction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 years of experience in construction project controls, cost control, or scheduling.
- Strong accounting principals knowledge.
- Experience supporting large-scale construction projects ($100M+).
- Background working with general contractors, construction management firms, or EPC organizations.
- Primavera P6 scheduling software
- Cost management systems (Procore, eBuilder, or similar)
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Advanced Excel and data analysis
- Project reporting and dashboard tools
Additional Information
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position is not hybrid nor remote.
- In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you may be required to pass the client's security screening process to include SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) and/or SIDA (Identification Display Area) and fingerprinting, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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.