Design Build Senior Project Manager

AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a senior-level Water Design Build (DB) Project Manager for projects across the United States. The role involves directing Fixed Price Design Build and Progressive Design Build projects, encompassing both engineering and construction project management. Responsibilities include managing multi-discipline design execution, procurement, scheduling, value engineering, constructability reviews, job cost reporting, and budget control, including EAC analysis during on-site construction. The ideal candidate will have alternative delivery or construction management experience, particularly in water/wastewater or industrial process-oriented construction.

Must Have

• Direct performance of Fixed Price Design Build and Progressive Design Build for Water and Wastewater Projects.
• Manage activities in executing detailed multi-discipline design through AECOM’s design centers.
• Overall project management for procurement, scheduling, VE or constructability reviews.
• Familiarity with job cost reporting and budget control activities, including EAC analysis.
• Proven project management skills to deliver projects at or under budget and on schedule.
• Ability to facilitate the entire team working collaboratively.
• Ability to schedule and manage complex delivery teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Contracting license and/or P.E. registration.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in delivering design build projects at risk in water/wastewater industry.
• Ability to manage a diverse team.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and manage risk.
• Ability to conduct competitive assessments and price to win analysis.
• Ability to work with local and state regulatory agencies.
• Experience in managing both engineering and construction subcontractors.
• Willing and able to travel approximately 50%.

Good to Have

• Good understanding of project delivery.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Mentoring staff.

Perks & Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• life insurance
• AD&D benefits
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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's Water Business Line is actively seeking a creative, highly talented senior level Water Design Build (DB) Project Manager for immediate employment in the Northeast United States.

The Project Manager will be charged with responsibility to direct the performance of Fixed Price Design Build and Progressive Design Build for Water and Wastewater Projects across the United States.

It is desirable that the DB Project Manager is capable of performing in both engineering management and construction project management capacities. As a Project Manager in the North America Design Build Group, the primary responsibilities will include managing the activities in executing a detailed multi-discipline design through AECOM’s design centers, as well as overall project management for procurement, 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. Those Project managers with either Alternative Delivery project management experience or Construction Management (at-risk) or prime contracting experience will be considered especially those with water/wastewater industry experience or those with experience in industrial process-oriented construction fields. Other responsibilities include:

Fiscal Experience – Proven project management skills to deliver projects at or under budget and on schedule

Team Oriented – This position requires the skill set to facilitate the entire team working collaboratively together to deliver the project.

Schedule – Ability to schedule and manage complex delivery teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil/Environmental Engineering with either contracting license and or P.E. registration.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in delivering design build projects at risk in the water/wastewater industry or those projects delivered at-risk as a general contractor.
• Proven project management experience with ability to manage a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence and manage risk.
• Proven ability to conduct competitive assessments and price to win analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in working with local and state regulatory agencies
• Experience in managing both engineering and construction subcontractors
• Willing and able to travel approximately 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of project delivery and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Mentoring staff

Additional Information

This position does not offer sponsorship

This position does not offer relocation assistance

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

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.