2019-12-04
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Austin
Texas
United States
United States of America - Texas, Austin
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Administrator I for the Austin, Texas office.
General Project Manager (PM) Support
Develop strong skills within internal project accounting systems to support project managers with all financial aspects of projects
Develop relationships with internal support services (accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, intercompany, etc.) in order to ensure high level of quality in financial processes and allow for ability to quickly troubleshoot issues
Assist project managers with internal/external reporting as needed
Create and document results of project review meetings
Project Setup and Change Orders
Assist project managers with expeditious and accurate project set up and change orders
Route contractual documents for approvals and signatures
Ensure all approval and quality requirements are met
Project Cash Management
Understand contractual requirements and communicate with billers to ensure proper invoicing set up
Consistently ensure invoices are requested promptly and in line with contractual invoicing frequency
Review invoices for accuracy and work closely with PM to ensure invoices are posted and submitted promptly
Monitor client invoice payments and communicate with PM and Ops Mgr on any late payment issues
Project Cost and Margin Budget Management
Work closely with PM and Ops Mgr to enter accurate budgets into ePM
Proactively monitor weekly reports and communicate frequently with PMs to analyze actual vs budgeted costs. Escalate issues regarding potential cost overruns or margin erosion.
Proactively monitor billing rates on T&M projects to ensure alignment with contract and achievement of budgeted margin
Ensure proper approvals are received for any work or revenue at risk
Assist with subcontracts, POs, ICAs, and cost transfers as needed
Data Quality
Ensure EACs are completed per management guidelines / deadlines.
Proactively ensure all KPI requirements are met each month
Travel
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
Engineering projects preferred
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
Exhibit excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Exhibit systematic and orderly planning and organizing skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines
Demonstrate the ability to deliver accurate, detail oriented results
Demonstrate ability to be self-motivated and continuously improve skills and processes
Possess excellent inter-personal skills and demonstrate ability to work cohesively with project team members
Exhibit understanding of fundamental accounting
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Finance and Accounting
Business Line Water
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 228763BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.