Project Manager-Architecture and Engineering

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice in Sacramento is seeking a Project Manager to support existing and upcoming projects. This hybrid role will coordinate interdisciplinary leads to ensure successful design and construction across architectural and engineering disciplines.

You will guide project teams from initiation through closeout, preparing scopes, proposals, and schedules while maintaining client relations, quality, and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering from an accredited university with +2 years of relevant experience in the A/E field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 6+ years of related experience in the A/E consulting industry, with experience managing clients or projects
• Licensed PE
• Experience working on A/E Design projects as a technical person or coordinator for Federal Projects such as DOD, NPS, or DOE, or for Municipal based projects
• Leadership and communication skills to coordinate multi-discipline teams
• Accountable and self-driven to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to know which decisions to make or which ones to seek guidance on
• Ability to work in Fast-paced environment and Coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact with a client and manage client expectations
• Prepare scope and fee proposals for multi-discipline projects
• Direct professional and technical staff to complete a wide variety of architectural and engineering projects
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for execution of projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget while meeting client expectations with high quality
• Develop and monitor a detailed project plan and schedule to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner
• Manage with change management
• Maintain project documentation controls
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate project meetings with minutes and agendas
• Track and manage finances on projects
• Lead and support projects through full lifecycle from identification to capture, execution, construction and closeout

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budget/financial management

Client coordination

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice is actively seeking a Project Manager to support active and future projects for growing practice. This position will be located in a hybrid capacity in our Sacramento, CA office.

Job Summary/Responsibilities AECOM is seeking an ambitious individual interested in managing projects as well as supporting other Project Managers within the practice. In aiding current project manager, the goal is to learn clients with the goal to take over clients and programs in the future. This opportunity would support new and exciting small to medium sized projects or participate on a management team for larger more complex projects. The position includes working with interdisciplinary technical leads to coordinate the successful capture and execution of projects in design and construction.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Acting as a point of contact with a client.
• Preparing scope and fee proposals for mulit-discipline projects
• Directing professional and technical staff to complete a wide variety of architectural and engineering projects.
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for execution of projects.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget while meeting client expectations with high quality.
• Developing and monitoring a detailed project plan and schedule to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Managing with change management.
• Maintaining project documentation controls.
• Preparing, coordinating and facilitating project meetings. Preparing and maintaining the agenda with associated meeting minutes.
• Tracking and managing finances on projects.
• Leading and supporting projects through the full lifecycle of the project from identification to capture, execution, construction and closeout for development to Project Manager Role.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering from an accredited university with +2 years of relevant experience in the A/E field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in the A/E consulting industry, with experiencing managing clients or projects.
• Civil Engineering background is preferred, but other engineering or architecture background is acceptable provide there is a good understanding of other disciplines.
• Licensed PE
• Experience working on A/E Design projects as a technical person or coordinator for Federal Projects such as DOD, NPS, or DOE, or for Municipal based projects.
• Leadership and communication skills to coordinate multi-discipline teams
• Accountable and self-driven to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to know which decisions to make or which ones to seek guidance on
• Ability to work in Fast-paced environment and Coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $95000 to $125000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: USD 95000 - USD 125000 - yearly