Senior Project Manager-Architecture and Engineering

AECOM; Washington; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior A/E Project Manager in Seattle, WA to oversee aviation sector projects and related municipal, public and private work. The role requires leading design teams, collaborating with clients, and driving project success across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering with 6+ years' experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide projects from capture through execution and closeout.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and +6 years of experience with an architectural or engineering firm.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Proven ability to manage multi-discipline design projects and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client management and represent the firm in client discussions.
• Collaborate with capture managers to pursue new work.
• Create detailed project plans including scope, schedules, and staffing.
• Monitor project progress through life cycle from capture to closeout.
• Direct professional staff and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Understand contract terms and ensure adherence and documentation.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources and subcontractors for project delivery.
• Travel as needed for project needs (less than 5%).

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting/Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Revit

Autodesk 360

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job 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.

AECOMis seeking a talented and highly motivatedSenior A/E Project Managerfor immediate employment in our Seattle, WA office. The A/E Senior Project Manager will work with studio leadership and project teams to manage projects in all phases of design. Active engagement and support of AECOM’s collaborative and iterative design process is essential, along with the desire to seek innovative design solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment. The successful candidate will be proactive with strong verbal, organizational and technical skills to effectively manage multi-discipline while also interfacing with clients.

This is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality, and client service.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager will oversee and manage projects for primarily aviation sector work, but may also manage projects for municipal, public and private sectors. In the role of a project manager, this individual will need to be a leader for our design teams while also creating a collaborative environment for multi-discipline teams to engage and deliver excellent work. The selected candidate will manage projects primarily associated with an existing portfolio of large capacity contracts with growth into developing and winning work.

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

• Client Management and relationship building. Represent AECOM and act as a primary contact with clients and prospective clients and be accountable for delivering successful project on behalf of AECOM.
• Work with capture managers to propose on new work that can be successfully delivered.
• Prepare detailed project plans to manage to scopes of work, schedules, fees, staffing plans and project execution plans in support of project delivery.
• Track project progress against requirements defined throughout the life cycle of the project from capture, to execution, construction and closeout.
• Leadership and Team Management. Direct professional and technical staff to complete a wide variety of architectural and engineering projects.
• Understand contract terms and conditions, negotiate when necessary and be able to adjust management to specific contract requirements. Maintain appropriate project documentation and communications throughout the life of the contract
• Manage change and exercise appropriate escalation to management as necessary.
• Understand risks on projects, develop mitigation plans, and actively manage to minimize risk and exposure.
• Collaboratively develop with project stakeholders project guidelines and objectives to define success of a project.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for capture and execution of projects.
• Understand business acumen associated with project management and deliver anticipate financial metrics.
• Validate project/design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies
• Apply creative design thinking to client’s business problems to help maximize value of AECOM’s service to the client.

Minimum Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and + 6 years of experience with an architectural or engineering firm

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Engineer
• Experience managing A/E Vertical Design Projects as a design consultant with a strong preference for aviation related work.
• Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences
• Ideal candidate will have 12 or more years of professional experience managing work A/E
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to be client facing, lead client discussions and charrettes
• Strong technical skills related to planning or building design and detailing
• Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS
• Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields and working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Experience with construction administration and permitting processes
• Experience capturing work in a key market sector
• Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to internal regional and Buildings + Places management
• Familiarity with design software developments (i.e. Revit, Autodesk 360, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) for the purposes of understanding needs and requirements.
• Willingness to travel for specific project needs. Anticipated travel is less than 5% of time.

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hybrid work environment – Fully remote position not available.

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.