Entry Level Deputy Project Managers - Networking Event with AECOM – Coral Gables

About the position AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Coral Gables on January 15-16, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2026. The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer 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 Coral Gables office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to be based in Coral Gables, FL The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Work directly with the Metro NY senior management team, assisting the Project Managers in this region. Perform financial, economic, and qualitative data collection and analyses of a variety of projects and programs across multiple business lines, including, but not limited to, Transportation, Water, PPM, Buildings + Places, Environment, and Energy. Create and manage spreadsheets and databases. Create reports and presentations in both Excel and PowerPoint, and perform various analytic tasks to support strategy, business / financial planning, and operations. Responsible for collecting data and preparing various forecasts on key Project and Program financial metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis across the entire Metro NY project and program portfolio. Monitor the status of projects and programs, with the ability to understand their relationship and potential impacts to both operational and financial performance. Support corporate initiatives and projects and attend meetings with Metro NY senior management to track and follow-up on action items. Conduct research and analysis, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings. Coordinate with Business Lines and corporate departments to collect and analyze data to prepare reports required by Metro NY senior management. Support Project Managers in managing company project management software systems. Responsibilities • Work directly with the Metro NY senior management team, assisting the Project Managers in this region. • Perform financial, economic, and qualitative data collection and analyses of a variety of projects and programs across multiple business lines, including, but not limited to, Transportation, Water, PPM, Buildings + Places, Environment, and Energy. • Create and manage spreadsheets and databases. • Create reports and presentations in both Excel and PowerPoint, and perform various analytic tasks to support strategy, business / financial planning, and operations. • Responsible for collecting data and preparing various forecasts on key Project and Program financial metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis across the entire Metro NY project and program portfolio. • Monitor the status of projects and programs, with the ability to understand their relationship and potential impacts to both operational and financial performance. • Support corporate initiatives and projects and attend meetings with Metro NY senior management to track and follow-up on action items. • Conduct research and analysis, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings. • Coordinate with Business Lines and corporate departments to collect and analyze data to prepare reports required by Metro NY senior management. • Support Project Managers in managing company project management software systems. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. • Proficiency using arenaflex 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. 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. 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. Apply tot his job

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