Senior Project Manager

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.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.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM’s Buildings + Places practice is actively seeking a highly talented Senior Project Manager to manage large, complex and mulit- discipline active and future projects. This opportunity includes exciting career changing opportunities. The candidate is to be based in Seattle, WA. AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture in a dynamic, interactive, collaborative and creative work environment. As a result of a diverse portfolio of project there are endless exciting projects.With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.Job Summary/Responsibilities:AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for the opportunity to manage projects in the aviation and transportation market sector. In the role of a project manager, this individual will need to be a leader for our design teams while also creating a collaborative environment for multi-discipline teams to engage with clients and deliver excellent work.  The selected candidate will manage projects primarily associated with an existing portfolio of large capacity contracts with growth into developing and winning work. Responsibilities include:Client Management and Relationship BuildingThe most important attribute for this position is a successful track record of growing and fostering relationships with clients leading to repeated work. 

Builds and maintains and fosters positive client relationships.

Develop proposals, scopes of work and fees that meet the client’s needs and expectations.

Client management services and relationship building.

Primary point of contact for projects for projects.

Work with clients to be in a trusted advisor role.

Leadership/Team ManagementLead multi-disciplinary and often multi-company teams to an integrated successful project execution measured by client feedback, and business performance The position includes working with clients as well as interdisciplinary technical leads and subconsultants to coordinate the successful capture and execution of projects in design and construction.

Mentor and develop staff, providing leadership in an environment the cultivates teamwork, initiative and growth.

Have an attitude that supports teamwork and collaboration with a desire to proactively build teams for successful project outcomes.

Plan, direct and monitor all aspects multi-disciplinary work.

Ability to engage on multiple projects, or a large project with multiple phases.  Expected level of engagement includes supervision on delivery of scope, direction and coordination as necessary; identification of change orders, or delegating portions of projects to deputies with active engagement in oversite.

Understand issues and proactively problem solve address issues in a timely and professional manner.

Develop and communicate staffing plans and workload expectations throughout the project duration.

Lead by example for safety and quality execution

Manage and directs professional and technical staff to complete complex architectural and engineering projects.

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for capture and execution of projects.

Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.

Celebrate team successes.

Project ManagementProject Managers with the support of project controls are responsible for delivering business successes in addition to identifying and mitigate risk throughout the life-cycle of projects.  Typical Project Manager duties for this position include:

Manage more complex projects that tend to be larger in scope and dollar.

Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of small and large multi-disciplinary projects involving the design of airport engineering projects, and support functions with a focus on the airside. 

Oversee a wide array architectural, building engineering, and civil based work in support of projects from planning through construction administration.

Develop and define large dynamic project scopes. fees and objectives; involving multiple disciplines, all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.

Implement project quality assurance and quality control.

Oversee project financials including cash flow management.

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

Manage change and exercise appropriate escalation to management as necessary.

Develop, maintain and track project schedule, project budget and risk register.

Delivering positive financial metrics including as-sold profit, and days sales outstanding.

Receive positive client feedback in conjunction with achieving contractual performance and financial milestones across the lifespan of multiyear / multitask order contracts.

Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

Oversight of project throughout the lifecycle of the project from identification to capture, execution, construction and closeout.

Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to internal regional and Buildings + Places management.

Oversees the development of work plans and organizes project studies.

Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems with the support of the project team.

Oversee and develop technical approaches and cost estimates for proposals.

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

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

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

BA/BS in Architecture or Engineering with +10 years of relevant experience managing A/E Design Projects or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

US Citizenship is required 

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience managing a project or multiple projects consecutively with a total contract value over $25M.

Experience in preparation of Project Reports, Feasibility Studies, and PS&Es for Aviation projects.

A proven track record of marketing/selling/delivering services to Aviation clients .

15 + years experience in vertical A/E design; including 10 years of project management in the aviation or municipal market sector.

Strong leadership and communication skills necessary to direct and coordinate multi-discipline teams.

History of making decisions to drive successful project execution.

PPM Certification

Licensed PE or RA

Ability to work in fast-paced environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Strong sense of accountability with a drive to bring projects and project teams through projects.

Ability to negotiate with clients and subcontractors with an understanding of how outcomes will affect the business.

Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera, and familiarity with Revit

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available 

In person presence in the office or at the client site is expected for this position a minimum of 3-4 days per week.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $250,000.00.About AECOMAECOM 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 OpportunityYou 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: J10119477Business Line: B&P - Buildings & PlacesBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: WestCareer Area: Program & Project ManagementWork Location Model: HybridLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc