Project Manager - Ports & Marine

AECO; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is actively seeking a highly experienced Project Manager for our Boston, MA office. You will lead the full project lifecycle, coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to design specifications.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, risk, and change orders while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering value on complex infrastructure projects. Hybrid work options are available in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 10+ years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading projects to meet quality, schedule and budget.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Experience with planning, design, and construction management.
• NAVFAC planning and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the full project lifecycle, guiding subordinate managers.
• Ensure work adheres to design specs, budgets, and schedules.
• Maintain overall project budgeting, scheduling, procurement and closeout.
• Serve as key liaison with clients on financial and contractual matters.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, resources, and timelines.
• Monitor KPIs, quality standards, and obligations, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Manage change orders and contract variations while protecting budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and internal teams for timely delivery.
• Prepare and present status reports and financial forecasts to senior management.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS + 10 years experience

Tools

NAVFAC planning & design

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Boston, MA - One Federal St
• Compensation: USD 215,000 - USD 250,000 - yearly

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 actively seeking a highly experienced and motivated Project Manager for our Boston, MA office.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and manage the entire project lifecycle, providing guidance to subordinate managers, enforcing company and project policies, and serving as the primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
• Ensure all project facets are constructed in accordance with design specifications, budget parameters, and established schedules.
• Maintain overall responsibility and management of projects from budgeting and scheduling phases through procurement and contract closeout.
• Exercise primary fiscal responsibility for assigned projects and serve as the key liaison with clients regarding financial and contractual matters.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline development, and risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs), quality standards, and contractual obligations, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Manage change orders, scope modifications, and contract variations while maintaining project budget integrity and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Prepare and present regular status reports, progress updates, and financial forecasts to senior management and clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus tenyears of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in leading projects meeting required quality, timeliness, and budget parameters.
• Previous experience in maintaining client relationships.
• Experienced in planning, design, and construction management.
• Previous experience with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) planning and design.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance 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.

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.