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AECOM Hunt is seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Director to lead and oversee project controls for a large-scale aviation construction project. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in project management, cost control, scheduling, and risk management, with a proven track record in managing complex aviation construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of project controls processes, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and change management.
• Oversee the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, including baseline and progress updates, critical path analysis, and time impact analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, including correspondence, drawings, and reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve project risks and issues.
• Manage contractor submittals, RFIs, and change orders, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Conduct regular reviews, ensuring completeness, compliance, and constructability.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring adherence to project standards and specifications.
• Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives, ensuring effective communication and coordination with all project participants, including airport authorities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project controls team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS Engineering/Construction Management or similar curriculum and 12 years of relevant construction project controls experience and 4 years of leadership experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Construction experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years of construction experience with demonstrated success in the field of project controls.
• Extensive experience in aviation construction projects, including terminal development, airfield modernization, or related construction projects.
• Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, EcoSys, SAP, and Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
• Strong knowledge of construction phasing, and airport operational constraints.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or CCP are highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expert understanding of schedule critical path analysis, resource loading and leveling. 

• 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 will 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.

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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. 

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