Deputy Project Manager/Project Manager

AECOM•San Diego, CA

2h•$86,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM'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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.