Remediation Portfolio Delivery Leader (Remote)

AECO; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Portfolio Delivery Leader to oversee a portfolio of Environmental Remediation projects. The role is remote with US residency required, reporting to the Practice Operations Lead and acting as Project Director.

You will drive financial profitability, risk management, and project performance across multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have strong project management capabilities, experience with earned value, and the ability to mentor Project Controls staff while coordinating

Qualifications

• Recent experience managing projects, including development, monitoring and ownership of scope, schedule, budget, quality, team, subconsultants and client relationships.
• Understanding of scheduling concepts and earned value management.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Experience with multiple types of contracts – Fixed-Price, Fixed Unit Rates, Cost-Reimbursable (T&M), Performance-Based, Target-Price with Incentive, etc.
• Broad knowledge of environmental consulting work in various markets including State/Local, Oil and Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Industrial, Mining and/or Federal.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to an internal audience in a confident and concise manner and facilitate workshops.
• Change enabler with an ability to promote best practices and coach & mentor staff through change.
• Strong positive communication style and collaborator when working through challenging issues, differences of opinion, project mitigation plans, etc.
• Understanding of AECOM financial systems, procedures, and policies.
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Accountability for planning, safe execution, and delivery of a portfolio of Environment projects at As Sold or better financial KPIs.
• Evaluating day-to-day project delivery performance, pricing strategies, risk management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting for a ranging portfolio of Environment clients and projects.
• Interpreting project performance figures to support risk evaluation and financial forecasting.
• Providing proactive and hands-on support to project managers to support strong financial monitoring, prevent project issues, address risks, and make recommendations to improve project performance.
• Ensuring appropriate scheduling tools and processes are in use by the project team and are supported by the Project Controller and/or PDL.
• Providing support to Project Managers by: Fully understanding applicable contracts; Leading comprehensive project reviews; Engaging project team at all milestones; Proactive management of change; Supporting dispute resolution; Supporting timely EAC preparation; Identifying and implementing tools to track progress; Mentoring Project Controls staff; Assisting in proposal resource plans and pricing; Guiding assignment of projects and pursuit efforts; Evaluating performance of project managers; Fostering career growth; Developing PM risk competencies; Supporting invoicing and cash collection; Driving consistent PM practices; Evaluating delivery excellence practices.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Earned value management

Communication skills

Contract types knowledge

Leadership/global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Portfolio Delivery Leader to oversee a portfolio of Environmental Remediation projects. The role is remote with US residency required, reporting to the Practice Operations Lead and acting as Project Director.

You will drive financial profitability, risk management, and project performance across multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have strong project management capabilities, experience with earned value, and the ability to mentor Project Controls staff while coordinating