Senior Project Manager (Water Design-Build)

AECOM; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Water Design-Build Senior Project Manager in Charleston, SC to oversee critical water infrastructure projects. You will lead multi-discipline teams and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of experience in engineering and construction, specifically within the water/wastewater sector. Strong project management, negotiation, and team collaboration skills are essential. AECOM offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience in delivering water/wastewater industry projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Direct performance of ongoing design-build water projects.
• Manage procurement, scheduling, and overall project management.
• Lead multi-discipline design teams through AECOM’s design centers.

Skills

Project management skills

Team collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

DBIA certificate (preferred)

P.E. license (preferred)

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support
• Primary Location: US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A
• Compensation: USD 160,000 - USD 220,000 - yearly

Job Description

The Water Division of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, Water Design-Build Senior Project Manager. This position will be part of an exciting team employing the latest technologies to solve critical water supply, treatment, and infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems throughout the United States. This is an opportunity to work on some of our nation’s most pressing water infrastructure problems and contributing to AECOM’s success as an industry leader in engineering and construction.

Frequent short-term travel up to 50% of the time may be required depending on project workload.

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Manager will be charged with responsibility to actively direct the performance of ongoing Design Build water and wastewater projects as well as take a leadership role in the development and capture of upcoming design build pursuits.

It is desirable that the DB Senior Project Manager is capable of performing in both conceptual and detailed engineering and construction project management capacities. As a DB Senior Project Manager the primary responsibilities will include managing the activities of a multi-discipline design through AECOM’s design centers, as well as overall project management for procurement of process equipment and subcontractors, scheduling, VE or constructability reviews, familiarity with job cost reporting, and budget control activities through the life of the project, including EAC analysis during on-site construction as prime contracting entity. Demonstration of strong commercial and construction contract experience.

Those Project managers with either Design Build project management experience will be considered especially those with water/wastewater industry experience or those with experience in industrial (process) oriented construction fields.

Fiscal Experience– Proven project management skills to delivery projects at or under budget and on schedule. Working knowledge of job accounting and reporting methods such as earned value and estimates to complete.

Team Oriented– This position requires the skill set to directly oversee and manage detailed engineering and construction teams working collaboratively together to deliver the project.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, Chemical Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver's license that allows you to drive during the course of your employment; subject to motor vehicle records review

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years’ experience in delivering engineering and construction projects in the water/wastewater industry delivered using progressive design-build, lump sum design-build, or CMAR project delivery methods
• Good understanding of project delivery and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed
• Proven project management experience with ability to manage a diverse team
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence and manage riskDemonstration of strong commercial and construction contract experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Travel to other offices/sites will be required
• Experience managing D/B projects that are $30 Million or more
• A DBIA certificate is preferred but not required
• P.E. licensepreferred
• Experience in working with local and state regulatory agencies
• Experience in managing both engineering and construction subcontractors
• Proven ability to conduct competitive assessments and price to win analysis.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

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.

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.