Project Manager I

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Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Project Manager for our Program and Project Management team in Arlington, VA to support the Project Manager with oversite of the management and administration of project through all project phases from design, preconstruction to construction and close-out. 

Manages one or more less complex projects, involving a combination of the following:

• Clients with a small or local geographic footprint; OR,
• Projects involving limited services provided by a local IE office; OR,
• Other complexities, on a limited basis, such as projects that involve litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) super funding, due diligence, etc
• May manage certain phases of projects only
• Generally working under the supervision of a senior Project Manager/Program Manager or above, or a Regional Manager
• Within individual's area of responsibility, consistently identifies potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities
• Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions relating to assigned project with a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions
• Manages project resources
• Advises/mentors less experienced staff on project management skills
• Must possess thorough knowledge of construction management practices with ability to work within a project team environment with minimum supervision
• Coordinate work with customer departments, campus administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies
• Manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value-engineering efforts
• Review construction drawings and specifications for constructability. Knowledge of national, state and local

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management, + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Travel to client institution required - location: College Park, MD

Preferred Requirements

• Understanding of construction management practices is essential 
• Collaborating within a project team setting with minimal supervision

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in relevant fields, involving overseeing multiple renovation projects, small to mid-sized new construction projects (up to $50M), and supervising A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.

• Skilled Mechanical Engineer with experience in project design, analysis, and execution
• Proficient in simulation tools, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective team collaborator and leader, excelling in attention to detail, time management, and multitasking under pressure
• Expertise spans product design, process development, problem-solving, quality assurance, team building, structural and thermal analysis, testing, technical documentation, and utilization of various software tools

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

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About AECOM

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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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

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