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AECOM is seeking a Project Analyst III to join our Waterloo, Iowa team supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across our Aviation, Transportation, and Water business lines. This role will support projects ranging from transportation infrastructure, bridges and structures, and aviation facilities to water and other complex infrastructure programs.

The Project Analyst III will serve as a key resource to Project Managers and Operations Leaders by managing project financial information, forecasting, analyzing performance, and identifying trends and risks. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple financial, project management, scheduling, and reporting platforms. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to QA/QC of project documentation and financial data are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project controls and financial activities from project setup through closeout, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), cost baselines, and project controls systems.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, revenue, profitability, and cash flow, identifying trends, variances, and potential risks.
• Develop and maintain monthly project forecasts, including estimates at completion (EAC), labor hours, costs, and revenue.
• Analyze project cost, schedule, progress, and performance data and provide recommendations to Project Managers and Operations Leaders.
• Support earned value management, progress measurement, change management, contingency tracking, and risk analysis.
• Perform QA/QC of project financial information, reports, documentation, and data across multiple systems and platforms.
• Coordinate and review monthly project billing, including contract terms, approved rates, expenses, subcontractor costs, and project progress.
• Track purchase orders, subconsultant and subcontractor commitments, expenditures, and outstanding invoices.
• Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, and management summaries for project and operational leadership.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, and finance teams across Aviation, Transportation, Bridges and Structures, and Water projects.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in project controls, project accounting, financial management, scheduling, or a related role.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, or other professional services projects.
• Demonstrated experience using project financial systems, and project management and reporting platforms.
• Working knowledge of project controls principles, including WBS, cost and schedule baselines, forecasting, earned value, progress measurement, and change management.
• Strong attention to detail with experience performing QA/QC of financial information, project documentation, reports, and data across multiple systems.
• Working knowledge of project revenue, cost, billing, purchase orders, subcontract commitments, and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to effectively use multiple project controls, financial, scheduling, and reporting platforms.

• Visa / Work sponsorship is not available for this role.

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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. 

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