Job DescriptionAECOM's California Natural Resources team has an exciting opportunity for a
Deputy Project Manager/Project Manager. This hybrid role will be based in our San Diego office to support our Environment business line with large-scale, well-established contracts and programs for a variety of clients (e.g., public and private sector, utilities, renewables).
The Deputy Project Manager/Project Manager will be responsible for providing financial management and administrative support to a highly successful team of natural resource specialists and project managers working on some of the most important utility and infrastructure projects in Southern California and beyond.
Responsibilities may include but will not be limited to: Assisting technical project managers and project controls staff by:
- Learning and staying current on AECOM Project Management systems to support technical staff on Environmental Projects and Programs.
- Maintaining the AECOM project financial system (uploading change orders, opening and closing projects, developing financial schedules and monthly Estimate at Complete workbooks).
- Setting up and administering project cost control, including monitoring, collecting and analyzing actual costs, commitments, and accruals.
- Identifying cost trends and analyzing key performance indicators to support technical project managers in managing project budgets effectively.
- Developing reports for clients, such as progress and financial reports.
- Evaluating project performance, including progress against project schedule and budget, and identifying areas of concern.
- Compiling monthly invoices and following up with client accounts payable for approval and payment.
- Assisting in the identification of change conditions and the development of Change Order request documents and estimates.
- Managing subcontractor's involvement in the projects (e.g., coordinating contracts, budgets, commitments, expenditures, and invoices).
- Performing ad-hoc analysis as required by the technical project manager or regional financial leadership.
- Developing and maintaining project schedules.
About AECOM's Environment Business LineJoin AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world's most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
- 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focusing on financial management and administrative support.
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years of relevant experience
- Basic knowledge of project management processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong understanding of Excel functions.
- Basic knowledge of finance and accounting.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills with hospitality mindset, as this role requires customer-oriented support services.
Additional InformationAt 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.
