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Job Description
We are currently seeking for a Project Controller to work in a team delivering project management and construction management in an international environment. You will join a dynamic Benelux team of 160 professionals based in The Hague, forming part of AECOM’s global network of over 50,000 experts. You will be based in the Hague office or on site depending on client and project needs.
The main task of the project controller is to ensure that the project is running within the confines of the main contract and budget limitations, including progress reports to the Project Manager and/or Project Director.
Financial savviness is important, it will be expected that you not only manage correct execution of the contract but are also responsible to assure that all aspects of the contract are lived by, delivered and respected in close collaboration with the rest of the project team. You will also work together with the Business line lead, AECOM operations and finance to make sure KPI’s are met and the project remains financially healthy. In addition we expect you to advise the teamasked and unasked, on any developments you see in execution of the contract.
Main Responsibilities
Financial & Contracts
- Provides project control services for the project, particularly financial planning, reporting and compliance. You will, informally act as “internal auditor” for sub contracts and projects to makes sure all is executed as contractually agreed. You are process driven and will be able to translate queries, requirements and developments into new (or amend) project management processes. You will make sure that systems and control measures are in place to manage the project and will report on the delivery of the project to the required stakeholders. As part of the reporting you will be in charge of the monthly reporting submission to the client, change register, risk register and regular cost reporting.
- Ensure management of the process of Value Engineering and ensure that the program effect of all Change Orders is identified as required.
- Make sure that there is a program in place that covers the process of handover of the completed project(s) to the operator(s), and Client(s) as may be required. This includes but is not limited to, creation of financial statement, project accounting and create cashflow overview.
- Conduct risk assessments to avoid any negative exposure.
Reporting and Planning
- Monitors and provides support in updating the programme and ensures that the Project Director, Client and Contractor(s) are aware of necessary key critical actions/decisions in a timely way.
- Review and report to the Project Director, responsible for the monthly progress reports including identifying key critical issues, areas of concern and recommended plans of actions. Updates and includes the change register, risk register and cost reporting into the monthly report.
- Compliance with AECOM procedures, Project Management Plan (PMP), Instructions from the Project Director, Procurement register and Client procedures
- Participate and support contract meetings: (Senior) Staff Meetings, Commercial meetings and Progress & programme
Qualifications
Requirements
- Project and contract management experience
- Proven financial and cost reporting experience
- Process driven
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Analytical skills
- Fluency in English (Dutch is a plus)
- Project and contract management experience in delivering construction projects
- Minimum holds a Bachelor’s degree
- Planning experience (Primavera is a plus)
Additional Information
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 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.
