Programme Controls Lead

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At AECOM we are currently recruiting for a Programme Controls Lead to join us at our Dublin office.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

Your day-to-day will include but not be limited to the following tasks and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the programme incorporating cost management, project scheduling, reporting and risk management 
• Facilitate programme controls meetings to engage the design consultants, the Contracting Entity’s staff and contractors to align on expectations, optimize schedule, cost & risk performance and drive consistency in programme controls methodology. 
• Monitor and report on all projects within the programme (from promotion through to project completion), and relay cost, time and risk information to the programme director to facilitate strategic decisions. 
• Recruit and mentor a high-performing team of Project Controls professionals while ensuring the right level of resources are retained for optimum delivery. 
• Coordinate reporting with programme controls office in central functions 
• Take a proactive approach to the implementation of relevant business systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the programmes performance 
• Work with the Head of Programme Controls to ensure the implementation of new key process changes and interventions

Cost Management 

• Direct, support and performance manage the cost managers in implementing and utilising the contracting entity’s cost procedures, tools and processes to the highest standards to allow for effective monitoring and control. 
• Develop key objectives and the strategic direction of the Cost Management function including processes, procedures, systems and resources 
• Oversee all weekly and monthly cost reporting across the programme 
• Chair Monthly Project Reviews to ensure that all major projects are being managed effectively from a cost, time and risk management perspective 
• Provide support, advice and expertise to the contracts and commercial manager in relation to contentious claims and disputes that may arise on construction and consultancy contracts Maintain a database of benchmarked costs (internal and external) for all projects across the programme 

Schedule Management 

• Direct, support and performance manage the Schedule Lead in carrying out his/her duties 
• Develop key objectives and the strategic direction of the Project Scheduling function including processes, procedures, systems and resources 
• Peer review monthly progress reports 
• Oversee the development of the yearly programme of work and approve the associated cost and resource loading on an annual basis 
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the Master Programme for all projects in the programme 
• Peer review business-critical project schedules so that timescales proposed to the wider business are realistic and achievable

Risk Management

• Direct, support and performance manage the Risk Manager in carrying out his/her duties 
• Develop the key objectives for, and strategic direction of the Project Risk Management function including processes, procedures and systems 
• Peer review monthly risk reports 
• Oversee the development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project risk registers across the programme 
• Formally review key risks across all major projects on a monthly basis 
• Support the Risk lead in the completion of Quantified Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis on key projects 
• Chair risk workshops (where necessary) 
• Take direct responsibility for the development of a schedule risk-adjusted budget for each financial year 
• Oversee the maintenance, updating and reporting of corporate risk to the Corporate Risk Manager’s office 
• Act as the key interface with the Corporate Risk Manager on behalf of the programme 

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

Here’s what we’re looking for: 

As the successful candidate, you will have experience working within our primary infrastructure markets along with having the following qualfications and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent technical degree and/or minimum 15+ years’ experience, at least 3+ years within the aviation industry 
• Knowledge of project financial and cost management systems 
• Knowledge of risk management systems and development of corporate and project risk strategies 
• Significant experience of leading, managing and organising teams within an operational service delivery area 
• Strong commercial and financial awareness including monitoring and co-ordination of budget. 
• Experience in programme scheduling and resource integration 
• Excellent project management skills with the capability to provide the motivation to ensure that targets are met, and timelines achieved 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deliverables within tight timelines 

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan. 

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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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