Project Controls Manager

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Start here. Grow here. At AECOM , we are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Manager to join our Dublin office. The Project Controls Manager (PCM) is accountable for overseeing the planning, risk, cost, and performance management functions across the project. This role ensures that schedule, cost, and scope baselines are accurately developed, maintained, and used to support informed decision‑making and effective governance. The PCM plays a central role in establishing and executing core project control processes that deliver accurate, timely performance data. The position requires building strong cross‑functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information is reliable, up to date, and communicated effectively to project teams and executive leadership. In addition, the PCM leads and mentors a team of project controllers, fostering collaboration across disciplines and driving continuous improvement in tools, processes, and reporting standards to enhance overall project delivery outcomes. Key accountabilities Lead benchmarking initiatives and champion best practices in project controls and document management. Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline using project coding structures to support periodic updates and reporting aligned with contractual and professional standards (e.g., EVM). Oversee the monthly Project Review Process and provide support to financial reporting activities. Manage change requests, ensuring efficient change control processes and evaluating impacts on schedule and cost. Develop and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies for assigned projects or programmes. Provide guidance to project teams on PMO and project controls processes, including cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring consistent application of risk management practices. Provide oversight for large, complex projects, ensuring standardisation and continuous improvement across delivery teams. Support the identification of programme risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor these risks throughout the programme lifecycle. Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders, outlining programme progress, budget performance, and emerging issues or risks, along with recommended mitigation actions. Support resource allocation activities, including the deployment of personnel, equipment, and materials. Support compliance and quality assurance efforts, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, standards, and quality requirements. Contribute to all governance and programme assurance processes related to planning, cost, and risk. Ready to push the limits of what's possible? We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in our primary infrastructure markets. As the successful candidate, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as Project Management or Business Administration Extensive knowledge of core project controls toolsets, including planning, cost management, risk, and performance measurement systems. Desirable: Understanding of quality management systems and process improvement methodologies, ideally within the construction sector. Proven experience as a Project Controls Manager and subject matter expert within a core project controls discipline, operating in a management capacity. Strong knowledge of contractual and financial requirements associated with large, complex construction programmes. Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan 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 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations t

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