Senior Project Manager - Energy

AECOM; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a project professional to manage a full lifecycle for energy-focused projects, coordinating internal and external teams across the globe. This role includes leading design reviews, budgeting, staffing, and client presentations in a remote/hybrid work model within the United States.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience delivering complex engineering projects, and the ability to manage matrixed teams and consultants. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated PM experience on power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects as project/program manager from design to closeout, coordinating stakeholders.
• Lead internal/external teams and maintain QMS-aligned deliverables.
• Own budgeting, staffing, risk management, and client communications.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship mgmt

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional work

Education

BA/BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Tools

Navisworks

BIM/ACC

Job description

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

We seek a project professional able to manage the project lifecycle from the project basis of design stage through the issuance of deliverables, ensuring seamless coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires a strong understanding of engineering design, interconnection, utility markets, and construction processes.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to lead matrixed design teams and manage client‑approved engineering consultants.

This includes being a part of the first‑of‑a‑kind program with AECOM partners advancing the innovative stellarator technology to the world.

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for the management of assigned projects; function as the project manager / program manager
• Take ownership of internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management
• Facilitate planning and kickoff meetings to ensure alignment among all project stakeholders
• Support projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue‑for‑bid, construction, start‑up, and commissioning
• Facilitate the design process, including conducting "page‑turn design reviews" and equipment fabrication reviews at key project milestones (30%, 60%, and 100% design completion)
• Work closely with the technical delivery team (incl. subcontractors) to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to exceed client satisfaction; this includes coordination with team members across the world
• Deliver projects in accordance with the AECOM Quality Management System (QMS) process
• Proposal support / capture leadership to support business development activities
• Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no‑go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts
• Client development through existing contracts/relationships including managing key accounts and developing new accounts
• Occasional travel to client or project sites

Level specific responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies
• Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface
• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are delivered in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors
• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout; position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and 6 years of relevant project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Project Management experience directly related to power generation projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering projects and/or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)
• Nuclear project experience
• +15 Years of relevant experience, power generation or heavy industrial
• Experience in managing projects worked in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM/ACC)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale, complex projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated success working in a remote team environment

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, 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

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.