LEAD TEXAS SR PROJECT MANAGER - CEI

AECOM; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead CEI Sr. Project Manager in Fort Worth, TX, where your expertise in construction engineering and project management will help shape the future of infrastructure. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team, engage with key clients, and drive business development initiatives in a dynamic environment. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will play a crucial part in delivering impactful projects that enhance communities. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in transportation projects.
• 2 years of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI projects and develop business in Texas.
• Manage client relationships and proposal writing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relations

Construction Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Microsoft Office

TxDOT Site Manager

Job description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a full-time Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager to be based in Fort Worth, TX.

Job Responsibilities :

1. Growing the Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Market in Texas as Senior PM, developing work and performing PM duties as needed.
2. Target Clients are TxDOT, Toll Road Authorities & RMAs, including other governmental agencies and private work. Texas CEI includes Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI), Construction Scheduling Support (CSS), Owner Verification Testing Inspection (OVTI), Independent Engineer (IE), CPM Scheduling, and similar transportation functions. TxDOT Market Areas for these hires include but are not limited to DAL, PAR, TYL, FTW, WFS, ATL.

Marketing :

1. Develop a detailed CEI business development plan with scalable milestones.
2. Develop the internal AECOM CEI team in the region.
3. Identify strategic partners, develop teaming partnerships and markets.
4. Strategize and preposition for upcoming RFPs.
5. Lead proposal writing efforts and interview presentations.
6. Write proposals and participate in interviews for RFPs.
7. Support marketing and proposal development throughout Texas CEI teams.
8. Conduct regular visits & maintain contact with TxDOT DOCs and AEs to determine future work and AO needs.
9. Identify potential selection committee members prior to TxDOT RFPs.
10. Identify new opportunities and needs.
11. Attend AGC and other conferences as required.

Operations (assist with the following) :

1. Develop and maintain a trained staff to perform CEI projects and secure future work.
2. Maintain staff billability at 90%+ and meet Project KPIs (with assistance from AECOM Project Controllers).
3. Ensure timely billing to clients (participate in biweekly status meetings).
4. Develop Work Authorizations.
5. Assist with billing rate negotiations and ODEs.
6. Conduct Project Reviews including Safety.
7. Perform client briefings on AECOM performance twice per year.
8. Perform CEI PM duties for CEI Contracts.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• BA / BS + 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience/education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Driver's license required.
• PE license required in TX or ability to obtain within six months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 20 years of transportation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and video conferencing tools.
• Knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager.
• Precertification in TxDOT areas such as Roadway Construction Management, Bridge Construction Management, etc., or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Previous experience as TxDOT Area Engineer, Assistant AE, Director of Construction, or similar roles.

Additional Information

• Relocation and sponsorship are not available; US Citizenship required.
• Travel required (>25%).
• Drivers license required for the position.

Offered compensation ranges from $126,505 to $234,034, based on location and qualifications.