AECOM Employer Reviews

Typical day at work started with checking e-mails and voice messages from the clients, construction managers and co-workers following by the preparation of project assignments such as design and production of construction documents, supervision of the junior personnel and responses to construction inquiries (RFI's) from the contractors in the field.
Learning – more... process included professional seminars and lectures, periodic management skills seminars and assessments, as well as, improvements of the computer aided drafting and design programs.
Company management mostly helpful, however somewhat detached.
I had very good relations with co-workers which almost always allowed to resolve design and production problems on a personal level without unnecessary involvement of the upper management.
The hardest part of the job were long hours and very fast pace to keep up with the workload.
The most enjoyable part of job was to be able to provide almost instant response to construction inquiries from the field. – less

I loved working in Afghanistan as a 'FOB Hopper'. I was constantly traveling with NATO forces and meeting locals, soldiers and contractors. The Safety and Health field is a wonderful profession.

I work for AECOM on a contract basis and they seem to be above average.

I accepted employment as a Technical Inspector in Afghanistan, upon arrival to Kuwait I was detained by Kuwaiti immigration, for a statement on record made by a previous employer during my first visit to the region (2003-2004). I spent 34 days in confinement. During that time AECOM management in Kuwait did not help. They did not contacted my family, – more... or the US Embassy, never showed up to see how I was doing and was not returned to my home of records after release. I handed my luggage tag to the Station Manager, and I am still waiting for the luggage. Not a good experience! – less

Very fun work experience, nice co-workers, management was great and very helpul.

Work is steady with great leadership. I love the Ability to work at your own pace. I learned how to work with others in stresfull situations. The hardest part of work with this company is lack on supplies to perform every task.

Could be better, not enough work, meet some intersting people, make new friends

AECOM is a dynamic company with several different business lines such as Architecture / Engineering, Transportation, Water / Waste Water Management, Program Management and Urban Planning. I learned a great deal about all aspects of our built environment inclusive of ways we can design for sustainability of the planet. My co-workers were professionals – more... who were constantly seeking to improve our services and who enjoyed project challenges and the commradery in the office. As the Project Manager, I enjoyed the leadership of these professionals and the client contact on my projects. It is facinating to learn the individual culture of each client and to detrmine what the key success factors were for the stakeholders. The most challenging part of the job of a Project Manager is to wear so many hats. We are responsible for the financial performance of the project, leadership and mentoring of the team, client relations, outside specialty consultants, contracts and working with the contractor during design and construction phases. Typically a Project Manager is simutaneously working on several projects, each with it's own team and particular project requirements. The most enjoyable aspect of a career in Architecture is to witness the completed facility and know that the client is satisfied with your services and their new building. It was unfortunate that AECOM decided to eliminate most of the Architectural practice here in Norfolk and had to lay off so many good professionals, myself included. – less

COME IN WORK ON BADDLE DAMAGE, ALL MRAP, GOOD CO WORKERS, FINDING PARTS, END OF THE TRUCK REPAIRS

Best company too work for great people too work with. Nice benefits and bonous at the end of the year plus you go on vacation at end of contract.

This is a stable company that treats its employees with basic respect and offers decent pay for services provided.

Worked with various people to include Iraqi citizens. Good benefits

What I learn most is take care of your worker,find out is every thing is okay,do they need any thing,need to talk to some,is there pay ,ok. Getting part,trying to get in enough work to keep every one busy. When you see a vehical repired,and its given back to the unit,to go back out to do the job,

Very diverse envirnment,fast paced. Very challenging meeting deasdlines and working on military vehicles.

The location was the same. The company brought in new mangers that had now idea how to run an aircraft research and development squadron

Overall great experience, very good people in the company. I will only leave for a better opportunity.

Taking calls from customers to insure they are comfortable and safe.

Cradle to grave Contracts Administration. Daily interaction with Project Managers and government officials to ensure all contracts/Task orders are being handled and negotiated correctly.

Close nit group of people. Working for the government was a great opportunity. Management new their people and took care of them.

AECOM is a big company so there are a lot of varied projects I get involved with. I have learned a lot while on the job about environmental reporting to federal agencies. The management is horrible and always way too focused on the bottom line and don't show care or concern for employees. Management is old and not looking to push innovative new ideas. – more... The hardest part of the job is working with people in other offices without face to face contact. The thing I like the most is the opportunity to work on web servers creating interactive mapping websites. I do enjoy working with other employees in the company, including my 3 direct reports. – less