About This Role
This early-career role is for a recent university graduate, supporting the Project Manager or Construction Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling projects from preliminary design to close-out. The focus is on construction administration, project documentation, and field oversight, with projects potentially including hospital, healthcare, and school work, as well as other public and private sector projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and in developing execution, contracting, and award recommendations
- Conduct constructability reviews for compliance with Client standards and building code requirements
- Support coordination of jurisdictional approvals, plan check, and permitting
- Assist in the development of drawings and specifications for the design or construction of new facilities, and the repair and modernization of existing facilities
- Support bidding, construction contract review, and pre-qualification processes
- Support the review of construction progress relative to submitted construction schedules, including contractor baseline, critical path (CPM), and recovery schedules
- Review and coordinate RFIs, requests for clarification (RFC), submittals, change order proposals (COP), and change directives (CD) for quality assurance and merit
- Assist in reviewing change orders and assessing their cost and schedule impact, and prepare cost estimates for change orders and extra services
- Assist in monitoring variances in the project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
- Assist in reviewing and verifying contractor applications for payment and support fiscal management of project resources
- Support the Project Manager / Construction Manager in resolving construction issues, disputes, and disagreements
- Monitor labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements
- Perform site walks to verify field conditions and monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards
- Monitor General Contractor and subcontractor work to ensure adherence with project plans and promote quality control of all installations
- Monitor the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and help ensure projects comply with State requirements
- Coordinate and document progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies, and Client departments during all phases of construction
- Interface with the Client, architect, and design professionals to confirm compliance with design intent and Client satisfaction, when requested
- Use construction management software to maintain daily reports, project logs, RFI and submittal logs, and agreements
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements
- Support project closeout and certification processes, including punch lists, as-built and closeout submittal packages, and DSA / HCAI certification where applicable
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus 0 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid driver's license
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks, exhibit strong organizational skills, and have a good understanding of design and construction
- Knowledge of construction management procedures and construction industry practices
- Skilled at use of construction management software and programs
- Knowledgeable in the process of invoicing and billing procedures
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
- Committed to continuously expanding professional knowledge and contributing to team innovation and productivity
Nice to have:
- Internship or co-op experience in construction, construction management, or design
- Experience with construction management software and document control (RFIs, submittals, daily reports)
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Experience on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects
- Exposure to local worker PLAs, prevailing wage / DIR, and public works projects
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Technical and professional development programs
- Diverse career opportunities
Important Details
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
- Relocation not available with this opportunity
About the Company
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. It is a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, solving complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its 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 and employs 50,000 people globally.
