At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented Project Controls Analyst for immediate employment based in our Arlington, VA, or Remote Offices. The Project Controls Analyst will support our Project and Program Management (PPM) Business Line. This could be remote.

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Provide objective analysis and sound judgment with the application of principles and techniques to evaluate and report project performance throughout the entire project lifecycle, including practical assessment of schedule completion and expected final cost
• Competencies include setup of work breakdown structure, establishing levels of control and detail, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and forecasting, progress measurement, earned value performance, risk analysis and change control
• Work with Project Managers and Program Managers to collect data for reporting on project progress for both cost and schedule.
• Review of baseline and progress schedules, time impact analysis, recommend negotiation strategies, identify opportunities for improving performance, analyze earned value data
• Develop, analyze, and assess construction cost and critical path method (CPM) schedule data
• Perform pre-construction and construction cost estimates
• Lead and participate contract, financial, and schedule negotiations
• Collect and analyze data for tracking actual cost
• Perform risk assessments including conducting risk interviews, developing risk registers, and calculating quantitative cost and schedule risk
• Develop dashboards for reporting cost and schedule performance for projects and programs
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Create processes and procedures including workflows for process improvement
• Implement and administer project management information systems (PMIS) on including Oracle Unifier, E-Builder, Kahua, Procure, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements

• 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

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Potential up to  90% travel anywhere in US 

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.