Senior Project Controller - Team Coordinator

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Role Purpose The Project Controls Team Coordinator is responsible for leading, coordinating, and developing a team of approximately 8 Project Controls professionals across Business Intelligence, Reporting, Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Management disciplines. This role forms part of the Project Controls leadership structure and acts as a first-line coordination and development role within the team. The Team Coordinator will support day-to-day team leadership, workload allocation, quality assurance, capability development, stakeholder engagement, and the consistent delivery of high-quality Project Controls services across multiple project portfolios. The successful candidate will combine strong technical Project Controls expertise with excellent leadership potential, coaching ability, communication skills, and stakeholder management capabilities. The role is suitable for experienced Project Controls professionals who are ready to take a stronger leadership role while continuing to contribute technical expertise and delivery oversight. Key Responsibilities · Coordinate and support a team of approximately 8 Project Controls professionals across Business Intelligence, Reporting, Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Management activities. · Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and technical support to team members, helping ensure clarity of priorities, delivery expectations, and performance standards. · Support workload allocation, capacity planning, utilization visibility, and resource prioritization across the team, escalating risks where workload, deadlines, or capability gaps may impact delivery. · Act as a first point of escalation for Project Controls delivery issues, supporting timely resolution and ensuring appropriate communication with relevant stakeholders. · Conduct regular performance, development, and career conversations with team members, supporting clear development plans and continuous professional growth. · Coach, mentor, and train team members to strengthen technical capability, delivery confidence, stakeholder management, and overall Project Controls maturity. · Oversee the quality and consistency of key Project Controls deliverables, ensuring appropriate peer reviews, quality checks, governance standards, and reporting requirements are applied. · Support Project Managers, Business Line stakeholders, and portfolio leads with project performance insights, reporting outputs, cost and schedule information, and data-driven recommendations. · Act as a key interface between stakeholders and the Project Controls team, helping clarify requirements, manage expectations, prioritize work, and ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs. · Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, reporting improvements, automation opportunities, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned. · Support project audits, governance requirements, compliance activities, and internal reporting obligations. · Promote collaboration, accountability, ownership, and a positive team culture within the Project Controls function. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree mandatory in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline. · Professional certifications such as PMP, APM, PMI-SP, PSP, CCP, or equivalent are desirable. Required Experience · Minimum 5 years of applied Project Controls experience acquired within AECOM and/or external organizations. · Strong experience in at least one core Project Controls discipline, such as Planning/Scheduling, Cost Management, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Forecasting, or Performance Management. · Good working knowledge across multiple Project Controls disciplines, with the ability to understand dependencies between cost, schedule, reporting, forecasting, governance, and project performance. · Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, training, or informal leadership to colleagues or junior team members. · Experience working with Project Managers, stakeholders, or delivery teams to support reporting, decision-making, issue resolution, and project performance management. · Previous people management or formal team leadership experience is desirable but not essential. Strong leadership potential, ownership, maturity, and the ability to develop others are essential. Technical Skills · Strong understanding of Project Controls principles, processes, and best practices. · Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, and project delivery governance. · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, validate, structure, and present project data effectively. · Good understanding of project reporting cycles, data quality requirements, financial performance indicators, and stakeholder reporting needs. · Ability to review Project Controls outputs critically and identify inconsistencies, risks, gaps, or improvement opportunities. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies · Strong people leadership, team coordination, and coaching capability. · Ability to motivate, support, and develop team members with different experience levels and technical backgrounds. · Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. · Ability to influence, build trust, and maintain strong working relationships across all organizational levels. · Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to clarify expectations, manage competing priorities, and communicate delivery risks effectively. · Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple demands across people, projects, deadlines, and stakeholders. · High level of ownership, accountability, professionalism, and judgement. · Collaborative mindset, with a focus on knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and team development. Additional Information At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM. #LI-IP1 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.