Application Guide

How to Apply for Information Manager

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure and environmental solutions, committed to building sustainable legacies. Working here means contributing to large-scale, impactful projects that shape communities and the environment, with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration.

About This Role

As an Information Manager (CDE Superuser), you will be the linchpin of project information management, ensuring quality and organisation through Common Data Environment (CDE) systems. Your expertise will directly enable seamless collaboration across UK projects, driving efficiency and compliance in a remote, dynamic team.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve checking CDE workflows and user invitations, then providing remote training to a project team on new standards. You'll also collaborate with Document Controllers to resolve data quality issues and produce a weekly usage report for the System Manager, ensuring all projects stay on track.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Numeric and experienced in CDE systems (e.g., Aconex, BIM 360, ProjectWise) with hands-on exposure to large-scale construction projects in the UK.
  • Proficient in setting up project standards, creating 'how-to' guides, and managing daily CDE administrative tasks like workflows and user invitations.
  • A skilled trainer and communicator who can develop and deliver training to internal and external teams, becoming the regional CDE expert.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality assurance, able to produce system usage reports and collaborate with Document Controllers and management teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific CDE systems you've used (e.g., Aconex, BIM 360) and quantify your experience (e.g., 'Managed CDE for 3+ large-scale UK infrastructure projects').

2

Showcase your training and documentation skills by mentioning any guides or training sessions you've developed for CDE usage.

3

Emphasize your ability to work remotely and independently, as this is a fully remote role supporting UK projects.

4

Tailor your CV to include keywords from the job description, such as 'CDE Superuser', 'workflow management', and 'quality assurance'.

5

Include examples of how you've improved information management processes or resolved CDE-related issues in previous roles.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your deep understanding of CDE systems and their role in large-scale construction projects.', 'Your experience in training others and creating user-friendly guides to enhance CDE adoption.', 'Your ability to collaborate with diverse teams (Document Controllers, project managers) to ensure data quality and compliance.', "Your enthusiasm for contributing to AECOM's mission of building sustainable legacies through efficient information management."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore AECOM's recent UK infrastructure projects (e.g., HS2, Tideway) to understand the scale and complexity of work.
  • → Review AECOM's sustainability commitments and how information management contributes to their 'Sustainable Legacies' initiative.
  • → Familiarize yourself with AECOM's digital tools and innovation practices, especially any CDE-related case studies.
  • → Check AECOM's company culture via employee reviews on Glassdoor or LinkedIn to understand remote work dynamics.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would set up a CDE for a new UK infrastructure project, including standards and 'how-to' guides.
2 Describe a time you trained a team on a CDE system. How did you handle resistance or varying skill levels?
3 How do you ensure data quality and organisation across multiple projects simultaneously?
4 What CDE systems are you most proficient in, and how do you stay updated on new features?
5 How would you produce a system usage report for a project team, and what metrics would you include?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Downplaying the importance of CDE systems or focusing too much on generic document control without emphasizing CDE expertise.
  • Failing to provide specific examples of training or guide creation, which is a core part of the role.
  • Not addressing the remote nature of the role or lacking examples of self-management and remote collaboration.

📅 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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