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AECOM Senior A/E Project Manager in Detroit, Michigan

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking talented Senior Project Managers to be based in Los Angeles, CA; Orange, CA; Denver, CO; Albuquerque, NM; Murray, UT; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH

The Senior Project Manager our team is looking for will lead the execution of architecture and design, lead interdisciplinary projects with a focus of serving our clients, and meeting business expectations. The role will be responsible for supporting proposal efforts, managing the client, and execution of the scope, schedule, budget and quality deliverables across the full project lifecycle – from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration.

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.

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

  • Leading the delivery of project from proposal phase through to client handover.

  • Acts as primary point of contact for Clients and manages the relationship with all stakeholders

  • Collaboratively develop internally and with project stakeholders project guidelines and objectives to define success of a project.

  • Manages all aspects of a project including project needs and requirements, schedule, fees, deliverables, contract terms and conditions, and the like.

  • Accountable for delivering successful projects on behalf of AECOM.

  • Develop and monitor a detailed project plan and technical approaches to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner.

  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs to minimize risk.

  • Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and provide senior management with project updates included status of project budget, deliverables, quality, and client relationship.

  • Perform risk management to minimize negative consequences from risk.

  • Manage and direct professional and technical staff to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

  • Understand how contractual terms and conditions impact the project and manage accordingly

  • Understand business acumen associated with project management and deliver anticipated financial metrics.

  • Coordination of internal and external project team members.

  • Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget to the satisfaction of the client.

  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate; written, verbal, and presentations.

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.

  • Will lead project pursuits, including identification of new business opportunities, generation of Scope of Work, project team, fee production, and review of terms and conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Building related Engineering or related field +6 years of experience with an architectural firm or consulting design firm in a building related design field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Architecture Licensure of Professional Engineer

  • Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of professional experience managing A/E work

  • Experience managing A/E Vertical Design Projects as a consultant.

  • Experience managing projects for a National Government entity or specific market sector

  • Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences

  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage time

  • Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects

  • Ability to be client facing, lead client discussions and charrettes

  • Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy

  • Understanding of different contract types and alternative delivery methods (Design Build, CMAR, etc.)

  • PMP Certification or strong understanding of project management best practices such as earned value, change management, schedule management.

  • Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS

  • Experience with construction administration and permitting processes

  • Experience capturing work in a key market sector

  • Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively

  • Familiarity with design software necessary for deliverable development (i.e. Revit, Autodesk 360, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project, Power BI, etc.)

  • Willingness to travel for project needs. Anticipated travel is less than 10% of time.

Additional Information

  • Hybrid work environment – Fully remote position not available.

  • Sponsorship is not availble for this opportunity

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $120,000.00 - $176,000.00.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: REF40891I

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

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