Entry-Level Project Support Specialist - Hiring Event with AECOM - New York City

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in New York, New York October 15th and 16th. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm , where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Friday, interviews will take place at our New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is actively seeking a bright and highly motivated Entry-Level Project Support Specialist – Water Group for employment in our Water Business Line based out of our New York, NY office.

This position is expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Introduced to financial terminology, measures, concepts and principles for analysis of financial data.
• Introduced to the company financial and cornerstone systems and processes.
• Exposed to processes that increase recognition of financial impact of various project actions.
• Exposure to WBS concepts and principles.
• Research data for subsequent use in analyzing cost and schedule analysis.
• Developing knowledge of accounting principles.
• Exposed to progress/performance data and associated concepts and principles.
• Assists in the collection of progress data and review of performance trends.
• Develops knowledge of earned value concepts, principles and methodology.
• Collects data and produces an initial analysis on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations.
• Collects data and produces an initial analysis for tracking actual cost to funding limitations.
• Provides support for tracking purchase orders and subcontract commitments and expenditures.
• Exposed to the concepts and principles of project revenue and cost.
• Develops knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles.
• Assist with administrative functions of subconsultant management.
• Establish and maintain a Program Controls system monitoring and reporting Cost, Risk and Documentation progress against an agreed baseline.
• Review and analyze project/program and oversee the production of accurate progress/performance reports.
• Collaborate with the AECOM Global team and engaged in Controls services and key deliverables.
• Support program controls related activities for projects/programs or a specialist area of program controls, in support of the overall Project Managers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Water project experience for multiple agencies in NY/NJ metro area (e.g. NYCDEP)
• Previous experience with Microsoft Power BI Software.
• NYCDEP 4-hr Scaffolding Training.
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
• PMIS e-builder experience.
• NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).
• OSHA 10.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN JUNE 1 2027.

At 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our 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. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: New YorkBusiness Group: DCSLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services IncBusiness Line: WaterWork Location Model: HybridOperating Group: AmericasPrimary Location: US - New York, NY - 605 Third Ave Compensation: USD 80000.00 - USD 90000.00 - yearly