Senior Construction Project Manager

AECOM; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex municipal water and wastewater projects in the Houston/Southeast Texas region. You will manage construction-phase delivery, budgets, schedules, quality, and coordination among clients, contractors, design teams, and regulators.

The role emphasizes leadership of construction teams, risk management, and business development, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within scope for a dynamic infrastructure portfolio.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil, Environmental, or Construction Management with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Texas PE license preferred; CCM or PMP certification a plus.
• Experience delivering municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-year projects as an owner’s representative or consultant.
• Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build).
• Strong client relationships and ability to support business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance projects.
• Serve as primary liaison between municipal clients, contractors, engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change orders, payments, and claims.
• Manage budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and risk; monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Provide leadership to construction managers, resident engineers, inspectors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee quality, safety, testing, commissioning, substantial completion, and project closeout.
• Support preconstruction planning and constructability reviews; assist in client relations and growth initiatives.
• Drive business development by engaging municipal clients and industry partners.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Construction Management

Tools

PE license (Texas)

CMAR / Design-Build experience

PM certifications (CCM/PMP)

Job 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.

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

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to support our Houston Water / Wastewater / Conveyance practice. This position will provide senior-level construction management, project leadership, and business development support for complex municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects throughout the Houston and Southeast Texas region. The successful candidate will also play a key role in cultivating client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the growth of AECOM's construction management services within the regional water infrastructure market.

The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between clients, contractors, design teams, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders during construction. The role will be responsible for overseeing construction-phase delivery, including contract administration, cost and schedule management, change management, quality, field coordination, risk management, commissioning, and project closeout.

This position requires a seasoned construction professional with significant experience delivering large and/or complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects and the ability to represent AECOM and its clients in high-level project and construction decisions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead construction management and delivery of complex municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump/lift stations, pipelines, and collection systems.
• Serve as the primary construction-phase liaison between municipal clients, contractors, engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee construction contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, claims, and resolution of construction-related technical issues.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and risk while monitoring contractor performance, construction progress, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight to construction managers, resident engineers, inspectors, and multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring effective coordination and timely issue resolution.
• Oversee construction quality, safety coordination, testing, commissioning, substantial completion, and project closeout to ensure successful delivery and operational readiness.
• Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, alternative delivery methods, client relationship management, and business development activities for municipal water infrastructure projects.
• Drive business development activities by building and maintaining relationships with municipal clients and industry partners, identifying and pursuing new construction management opportunities, and supporting proposals, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives within the Houston water/wastewater market.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering or construction discipline plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of Texas.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump and lift stations, large-diameter pipelines, and collection/conveyance systems.
• Experience leading large-scale, complex, multi-year municipal infrastructure construction projects, preferably in an owner's representative or engineering consulting capacity.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.
• Strong knowledge of the Houston and Southeast Texas municipal water/wastewater market, including established relationships with municipal utilities, public agencies, and contractors.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, with demonstrated experience leading construction teams and supporting client development activities.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.
• No relocation assistance associated with this role.

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.