Structural Dam Safety Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead

AECOM; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Structural Dam Safety Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead to join the East Region Dams Team in Buffalo, NY. This position involves managing various dam safety projects and delivering exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and possess strong project management skills. Some travel may be required, and a valid U.S. driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one state.
• 5 years of experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dam engineering projects.
• Perform structural stability and strength analyses.
• Prepare quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Engineering Analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Structural Dam Safety Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead to join the East Region Dams Team. This position will support a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region. The successful candidate will join the ENR consistently ranked #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm and have access to exciting career advancement opportunities. This position will report to one of the AECOM offices in the East Region including but not limited to Atlanta, GA; Latham, NY; Buffalo, NY; Conshohocken, PA; Germantown, MD; Charlotte, NC; Franklin, TN; or Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Perform the roles of a Project Manager such as maintaining client relationships, contracting, project planning and execution, financial management, technical management, change management and project team management including subcontractors.
• Client facing role with ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of dam engineering projects and programs including business development and proposal preparation for new and existing clients.
• Lead the technical execution of projects including structural stability and strength analyses, structural design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses, Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments, site inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of hydraulic concrete structures such as spillways, outlet works, and other site civil structures.
• Plan, manage and lead field investigations for various hydraulic structures.
• Prepare and perform quality control reviews of other engineers\' work on deliverables such as design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Build and maintain project schedules for delivering project success including the management of resources, budgets and risk.
• Plan, direct, supervise and lead multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work and business development as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one state with ability to apply for reciprocity in additional states.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing projects or completing project management activities (budgets, schedule, staffing, quality control, client relations).
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing proposals including technical approaches, scopes of work, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and/or professional conferences is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering with focus on Structural Engineering.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to complete the Managing AECOM Projects training and obtain the AECOM Project Manager certification; start within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Power BI and Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam and PMIS such as Procore and e-Builder, AutoCAD, Mathcad, STADD Pro and ANSYS.
• Mentoring junior staff and leadership — guiding engineers to produce quality work and client service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• FERC Independent Consultant (IC) status or ability to obtain approval to perform Part 12D Inspections.
• Experience performing risk assessments and PFMA related to dam design, construction, and operation.

Additional information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available.
• Relocation is not available.
• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and/or professional conferences is required.

EEO and onboarding

We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.