Graduate Project Controls & Commercial Management Analyst

Graduate Project Controls & Commercial Management Analyst (Available 2027)

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Project, Program, and Commercial Management (PPCM) supports the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects by providing expertise across Design Management, PMO & Controls, Procurement Advisory, Program and Project Management, and Project Administration & Document Control. Our team collaborates closely with engineers, planners, commercial professionals, and clients to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. We play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement to execution and closeout, ensuring effective coordination, governance, budget and schedule management, and documentation.

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple disciplines, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop a broad understanding of how complex projects are delivered from concept to completion.

• Utilizing financial systems to assist the Senior Project Controls/Project Commercial Manager in reviewing, monitoring and reporting project financial results and other performance parameters
• Assisting in preparing resource plans and schedules for projects
• Assisting with setting up job codes and budgets, and monitoring and reporting on progress
• Assisting with the collection, review and compilation of timesheets for time basis jobs
• Interfacing with the design team to track and compile engineering progress information to assist EV analysis
• Assisting with preparation of monthly client invoices.
• Compiling expense backup and assisting with preparing project expense invoices
• Assisting with tracking of Sub-contractor costs, reviewing invoices and monitoring payments

Logging and tracking scope changes and assisting in issuing change order requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineeringor related field
• Knowledge of MS Office suite (specifically proficient in Excel)
• Top applicants will possess excellent written, verbal, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
• Must be motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges
• Familiarity with basic AI prompting and its applications in project management.
• Experience with project management software.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in digital products and emerging technologies.
• Basic understanding of Power BI and Power Platform products.
• Internship experience with an engineering/advisory firm in the built environment preferred
• FE/ EIT or similar certification preferred

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role

Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
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