Project Controls – Cost Engineer - AECOM

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Join us. **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 positions Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $110,004.00 - $203,508.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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:** J10114145 **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