Construction Project Analyst

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About the role

AECOM is currently seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Construction Project Analyst to join our Program Management team in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient in Primavera P6, possess strong communication skills, and have the ability to manage and convey complex scheduling information effectively across diverse project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain construction project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Interpret construction plans and contract documents.
• Assess schedule logic and forecasts for reasonability, identifying and correcting any inconsistencies.
• Identify and thoroughly investigate any variances in project schedules, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Develop, review and maintain organizational structures including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Activity Codes, and naming conventions for Activity ID and Description.
• Develop and review cost-loading and resource loading for construction schedules.
• Apply concepts of scope control, change management, and earned value management.
• Measure project schedule progress and monitor critical path activities.
• Identify schedule risks and provide strategies to mitigate delays.
• Prepare detailed schedule reports and assist in monthly report preparation.
• Develop Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and report on schedule performance.
• Utilize schedule layouts and filters to develop custom reports.
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) using methodologies such as impacted-as-planned.
• Proactively coordinate with stakeholders, including scheduling meetings, sending reminders, and escalating issues when necessary.
• Clearly explain scheduling positions and issues in formal meetings and/or presentations, ensuring all stakeholders are well-informed.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations with graphics and data visualizations.

Requirements

• BA/BS plus six years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• MS in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil or related field.
• Previous experience as an owner’s representative.
• At least four (4) years or more of construction, including field experience.
• Knowledge of transportation and general building related scopes of work.
• Experience in developing cost estimates in UNIFORMAT and CSI formats.
• Experience in developing and reviewing construction schedules in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects.

Benefits

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

Pay

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 yearly.

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.