Senior Project Manager-Disaster Recovery

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support Emergency Assessment and Repair services for a federal client on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The role oversees rapid assessment, planning, coordination, and execution of facility and infrastructure repairs after disasters, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The position requires strong program and construction management, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience managing construction, infrastructure, facilities, emergency response, disaster recovery or related programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to secure federal facilities as required.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency assessment and repair projects involving facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and mission-critical assets.
• Manage all phases of multiple projects from initial damage assessment and scope development through design, construction, closeout, and reporting.
• Coordinate rapid response activities following natural disasters and emergency events to support mission continuity and facility restoration.
• Review technical documents, repair plans, cost estimates, schedules, and construction submittals for quality and compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between client representatives, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee construction management activities, including field inspections, progress tracking, schedule reviews, and risk management.
• Manage and coordinate AECOM staff, subcontractors, and specialty consultants supporting emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Assist with project budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, construction accounting, and contract administration activities.
• Prepare and deliver project briefings, status reports, and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation, records management, and reporting requirements are maintained in accordance with federal and client standards.
• Support strategic planning efforts related to facility resilience, emergency preparedness, and long-term infrastructure recovery initiatives.

Skills

Strong program management

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Federal client experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years’ relevant experience in construction/infrastructure/facilities/emergency response

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Senior Project Manager-Disaster Recovery

• Full-time
• State/Province: Hawaii
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: PPM
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Honolulu, HI - 1001 Bishop St
• Compensation: USD 102,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support Emergency Assessment and Repair services for a federal client on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. In this critical leadership role, the Project Manager will oversee the rapid assessment, planning, coordination, and execution of facility and infrastructure repairs following natural disasters, severe weather events, and other emergency situations. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface with the client, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with federal requirements. This position requires strong program management, construction management, and stakeholder engagement experience related to federal clients.

This role will require an onsite presence in Kauai, Hawaii and is eligible for per diem related expenses when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead emergency assessment and repair projects involving facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and mission-critical assets.
• Manage all phases of multiple projects from initial damage assessment and scope development through design, construction, closeout, and reporting.
• Coordinate rapid response activities following natural disasters and emergency events to support mission continuity and facility restoration.
• Review technical documents, repair plans, cost estimates, schedules, and construction submittals for quality and compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project performance related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between client representatives, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee construction management activities, including field inspections, progress tracking, schedule reviews, and risk management.
• Manage and coordinate AECOM staff, subcontractors, and specialty consultants supporting emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Assist with project budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, construction accounting, and contract administration activities.
• Prepare and deliver project briefings, status reports, and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation, records management, and reporting requirements are maintained in accordance with federal and client standards.
• Support strategic planning efforts related to facility resilience, emergency preparedness, and long-term infrastructure recovery initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience managing construction, infrastructure, facilities, emergency response, disaster recovery or related programsor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to secure federal facilities as required.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related discipline.
• 20 years of professional experience managing emergency assessment, facilities restoration, infrastructure rehabilitation, construction, or federal programs.
• Five (5) years of experience on federal projects.
• Experience supporting federal programs.
• Experience managing large, complex task order contracts with federal agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading disaster recovery, emergency response, facility repair, or infrastructure restoration efforts.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in geographically remote or island environments.
• USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar industry-recognized certification.

Additional Information

• Position may require periodic travel throughout Kauai and to other Hawaiian Islands in support of program requirements.

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