Project Manager - Design Build

AECOM; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Honolulu is seeking a Project Manager to lead design projects across the lifecycle, including scope, schedule, and budget management. You will coordinate staffing, monitor performance, and address scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires multi-disciplinary leadership, client liaison skills, and a proactive approach to project execution, with a focus on design-driven outcomes and regulatory compliance in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Civil Engineering and 6+ years PM experience or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
• Experience with AutoCAD and ArcGIS preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration with Hawaii registration within 12 months preferred.
• Strong client relationship management and leadership skills.
• Good written and verbal communication and proposal development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages scope, schedule, and budget for multiple design projects.
• Provides project and task management for simultaneous projects.
• Identifies problems and evaluates alternatives for project success.
• Reviews contracts, prepares fee proposals and execution strategies.
• Manages sub-consultants, scope, fees, and deliverables.
• Maintains strong client relationships and acts as primary client liaison.
• Leads teams and mentors junior staff, ensuring project quality and timeliness.

Skills

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MS Office

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Professional Engineer Registration (PE)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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 Project Manager to join our team in Honolulu.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of small to large-scale design projects across the project lifecycle - from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. Responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure the successful delivery of assigned projects. Duties and expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Manages one or more complex projects, involving the full spectrum of engineering services offered by AECOM.
• Provides project and technical task management for one or more simultaneous projects.
• Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and makes recommendations.
• Reviews contracts, prepares fee proposals, and project execution strategies.
• Manages sub-consultant scope, fees, deliverable, and performance.
• Good report and proposal writing skill.
• Adheres to and enforces company and project policies.
• Client Relationships: Ability to assist in developing new client relationships and to strengthen existing client relationships. Ability to identify, understand and focus on clients’ key requirements. Be the primary liaison between AECOM and the client.
• Team leadership: good team leadership skills. Self-starter, energetic, pro-active. Provides guidance to subordinate managers or mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering plus 6 years of project management related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computer aided design (AutoCAD).
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Professional Engineer Registration with the ability to attain a Hawaii Professional Architectural Registration within 12 months.
• Previous experience in leading projects with multi-disciplinary teams to required quality, timeliness, and budget parameters. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in managing design-focused projects.
• Previous experience in maintaining client relationships and expectations
• Advanced knowledge of planning and design processes, construction documentation, construction administration, and code requirements
• Experience managing concurrent projects in various stages of development and managing multiple project types with an emphasis on design, sustainability, and innovation
• Innovative problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to manage people and projects through strong demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong skills in the full suite of MS Office applications
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities in support of the sales team
• Experience with Federal, State of Hawaii, City and County of Honolulu, and/or design-build projects is a plus.
• Good presentation and communication skills in English.
• Strong Team player.

Additional Information

• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Hawaii. The selected candidate must be available to work in Hawaii on a scheduled basis.
• Sponsorship is not available 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 $120000 to $150000.

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.

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.

ReqID: J10156822

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearly