Application Guide

How to Apply for Full-Stack Developer (PMIS Implementation)

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on sustainable development and innovative solutions for complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. What makes them unique is their commitment to 'building sustainable legacies' through projects that positively impact communities and the environment. Someone might want to work there to contribute to meaningful, large-scale projects while being part of a forward-thinking organization that values both technical excellence and social responsibility.

About This Role

This Full-Stack Developer role focuses specifically on PMIS (Project Management Information System) implementation, requiring you to build and maintain digital solutions that support project management workflows. You'll be configuring off-the-shelf platforms, developing custom components, and integrating systems within enterprise environments to enhance PMIS functionality. This role is impactful because your work directly enables efficient project delivery for AECOM's infrastructure and environmental projects.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating remotely with PMIS leads and business analysts to refine requirements, then developing or configuring components to enhance PMIS functionality. You could spend time integrating off-the-shelf platforms with custom APIs, building automation tools to streamline project workflows, and ensuring solutions meet security and scalability standards for AECOM's enterprise environment.

🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with both front-end and back-end development specifically for enterprise systems or PMIS platforms
  • Demonstrates proven ability to integrate and configure off-the-shelf applications within complex organizational environments
  • Can provide examples of collaborating with business analysts and architects to translate requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions
  • Shows experience with system deployment in regulated or large-scale project environments, not just small applications

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific PMIS platforms you've worked with (like Primavera, Procore, or similar) in your resume, not just generic 'project management systems'

2

Quantify your experience with enterprise system integration - mention the scale (number of users, data volume) and security considerations you've managed

3

Tailor your technical skills section to emphasize both development (full-stack) AND configuration/integration experience with off-the-shelf platforms

4

Reference AECOM's sustainability focus by mentioning any relevant experience with environmental or infrastructure projects in your background

5

Since this is a remote position, explicitly mention your experience with remote collaboration tools and distributed team workflows

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with PMIS or similar enterprise project management systems and how you've enhanced their functionality", 'Specific examples of collaborating with business analysts/architects to translate requirements into technical solutions', 'How your approach to development ensures scalability and security in enterprise environments', "Why you're drawn to AECOM's mission of sustainable infrastructure and how your skills align"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • AECOM's major infrastructure and environmental projects (like transportation, water, or energy projects) to understand their PMIS needs
  • Their sustainability initiatives and how digital solutions might support their 'sustainable legacies' mission
  • The specific PMIS platforms commonly used in large engineering/construction firms (research industry standards)
  • AECOM's remote work culture and collaboration tools mentioned in their employee resources or recent news

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific PMIS implementation or enhancement project you led, including challenges with integration
2 How do you approach configuring off-the-shelf platforms versus building custom components? What factors influence your decision?
3 Describe your experience working with business analysts to translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications
4 What security considerations are most important when deploying digital solutions in enterprise environments like AECOM's?
5 How would you handle a situation where program requirements conflict with technical best practices or scalability concerns?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on small-scale web applications without demonstrating enterprise system experience
  • Listing generic full-stack skills without showing how they apply to PMIS or project management contexts
  • Failing to show understanding of the difference between developing from scratch versus configuring/integrating existing platforms

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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