Entry-Level Deputy Project Manager
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to be based in Boston, MA. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career through meaningful, hands-on experience and professional development. From day one, you’ll be part of a program designed to help you integrate into AECOM, build a strong foundation of technical and project management skills, and connect with industry experts through mentoring, networking, and structured learning activities. Imagine working on transformative projects that shape communities—within a diverse and inclusive culture that values your ideas and supports your growth. At AECOM, you’ll collaborate with award-winning professionals across disciplines and regions, with opportunities to contribute to projects locally, nationally, and globally. What You’ll Do As a Deputy Project Manager, you’ll play a key role supporting project delivery, operations, and performance across multiple business lines. Your work will make an impact across Transportation, Water, Program & Project Management (PPM), Buildings + Places, Environment, and Energy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience, internship or professional work, is a plus.
- Working Knowledge of industry software such as Oracle- Primavera P6 software, Revit, etc.
- Working Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power Bi and Office.
- 365 apps such as Power Apps, Power Automate and SharePoint Design.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, high proficiency with Excel.
- Ability to work with different levels of both technical and administrative personnel.
- High comfort level with quantitative analysis, particularly under tight time constraints.
- Excellent communicator including the desire to ask questions and learn from co-workers.
- Ability to prioritize tasks with a commitment to completing tasks with urgency and within established deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Project Managers to support a variety of projects and programs across the region.
- Monitor project performance and understand how individual projects contribute to overall business outcomes.
- Prepare reports and presentations in Excel and PowerPoint, and contribute to project delivery
- Apply standard engineering and project management techniques to develop technical skills and professional judgment.
- Prepare designs, calculations, drawings, and other project deliverables under the supervision of experienced professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary reviews and contribute to continuous improvement across teams.
- Develop and manage spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools to support project and business operations.
- Collect data and prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts on key project and program financial metrics.
- Conduct research, perform analysis, and present recommendations based on findings.
- Coordinate with business lines and corporate teams to compile and analyze data for management reporting.
- Assist Project Managers with cost control, schedule tracking, and other key project management functions.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
