Prepare for your AECOM construction interview

Infrastructure program management, construction oversight, and technical risk mitigation calibrated to AECOM's global infrastructure and environmental portfolio.

The Interview

What AECOM is looking for

Programs Interview

Program & Construction Management

01Multi-project Coordination

02Owner Representation

03Budget Governance

04Stakeholder Management

Technical Interview

Technical Risk Assessment

01Geotechnical Analysis

02Environmental Compliance

03Design Review

04Claims Prevention

Behavioral Interview

01Cross-functional Leadership

02Public Sector Navigation

03Adaptability

04Technical Communication

World's largest infrastructure consulting firm with $14B+ in managed programs//Owner-side construction management expertise across transit, water, and aviation//Deep environmental and sustainability integration in infrastructure delivery

Practice Library

AECOM exercises

Ready to ace your AECOM construction interview?

Prepare for your AECOM construction interview

Infrastructure program management, construction oversight, and technical risk mitigation calibrated to AECOM's global infrastructure and environmental portfolio.

The Interview

What AECOM is looking for

Programs Interview

Program & Construction Management

01Multi-project Coordination

02Owner Representation

03Budget Governance

04Stakeholder Management

Technical Interview

Technical Risk Assessment

01Geotechnical Analysis

02Environmental Compliance

03Design Review

04Claims Prevention

Behavioral Interview

01Cross-functional Leadership

02Public Sector Navigation

03Adaptability

04Technical Communication

How It Works

Master AECOM Construction Interviews

Infrastructure program management and technical risk assessment scored on multi-stakeholder coordination and engineering judgment. · Click to expand

Schedule Recovery

Practitioner

Project Controls

Practitioner

1Your Construction Goals

2Construction Case Prep

A geotechnical survey on a $450M transit project shows soil 40% weaker than design...

LEARNHard

Infrastructure · Technical Risk ManagementAECOM

3Frameworks

Framework

What is the true scope and cost impact of the utility conflict?

Foundation redesign: how much work must be redone?

Utility conflict affects 35% of foundation footprint—requires full redesign on 2 of 5 building bays

Redesign cost: $1.2M additional (foundation + structural engineering + permitting)

Does the utility conflict create a valid change order claim?

Differing site conditions clause (DSC): utility locations not shown in owner-furnished survey—valid claim

DSC claim preserves: $1.2M direct cost + 8-week time extension + LD waiver for concurrent delay

What schedule recovery options exist and at what cost?

Fast-tracking: overlap structural steel with foundation completion?

Fast-track option: steel fabrication begins now (14-week lead time)—recovers 4 weeks if foundation completes on revised schedule

Risk premium: 8% steel cost increase for accelerated fabrication (+$160K), rework risk if foundation changes again

Overtime and crew augmentation on critical path?

2-shift operation on foundation work: recovers 3 weeks, costs $280K in premium labor (28% overtime rate)

Combined fast-track + 2-shift: total recovery 6–7 weeks, net schedule impact reduced to 1–2 weeks

How do we manage contract risk and owner relationship?

Liquidated damages exposure and mitigation?

Without recovery: 8 weeks × $3,000/day = $168,000 LD exposure at substantial completion

With DSC claim + recovery plan: LD exposure reduced to 1–2 weeks ($21K–$42K); claim fully documented

Subcontractor coordination and owner communication?

14 subcontractors affected by revised schedule—re-sequencing notices required within 5 business days

Owner briefing protocol: weekly schedule report + formal recovery plan submission within 10 days

Schedule Recovery

Distinctive

Contract Risk Management

Strong

Stakeholder Communication

Meeting Bar

Project Controls

Strong

4Feedback

How It Works

Master AECOM Construction Interviews

Infrastructure program management and technical risk assessment scored on multi-stakeholder coordination and engineering judgment. · Click to expand

1Your Construction Goals

Schedule Recovery

Practitioner

Project Controls

Practitioner

2Construction Case Prep

A geotechnical survey on a $450M transit project shows soil 40% weaker than design...

LEARNHard

AECOM

3Frameworks

Framework

What is the true scope and cost impact of the utility conflict?

Foundation redesign: how much work must be redone?

Utility conflict affects 35% of foundation footprint—requires full redesign on 2 of 5 building bays

Redesign cost: $1.2M additional (foundation + structural engineering + permitting)

Does the utility conflict create a valid change order claim?

Differing site conditions clause (DSC): utility locations not shown in owner-furnished survey—valid claim

DSC claim preserves: $1.2M direct cost + 8-week time extension + LD waiver for concurrent delay

What schedule recovery options exist and at what cost?

Fast-tracking: overlap structural steel with foundation completion?

Fast-track option: steel fabrication begins now (14-week lead time)—recovers 4 weeks if foundation completes on revised schedule

Risk premium: 8% steel cost increase for accelerated fabrication (+$160K), rework risk if foundation changes again

Overtime and crew augmentation on critical path?

2-shift operation on foundation work: recovers 3 weeks, costs $280K in premium labor (28% overtime rate)

Combined fast-track + 2-shift: total recovery 6–7 weeks, net schedule impact reduced to 1–2 weeks

How do we manage contract risk and owner relationship?

Liquidated damages exposure and mitigation?

Without recovery: 8 weeks × $3,000/day = $168,000 LD exposure at substantial completion

With DSC claim + recovery plan: LD exposure reduced to 1–2 weeks ($21K–$42K); claim fully documented

Subcontractor coordination and owner communication?

14 subcontractors affected by revised schedule—re-sequencing notices required within 5 business days

Owner briefing protocol: weekly schedule report + formal recovery plan submission within 10 days

4Feedback

Schedule Recovery

Distinctive

Contract Risk Management

Strong

Stakeholder Communication

Meeting Bar

Project Controls

Strong

Repeat

Practice Library

AECOM exercises

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LEARNHard

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