Architectural Project Manager- Sports Venues

AECOM•Kansas City, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Sports is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead and execute interdisciplinary projects with a focus on Sports, Public Assembly, and Higher Education projects. The role will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget of projects across the project lifecycle - from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. The position will be responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure a successful delivery of assigned projects. AECOM's Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, and planning (inclusive of landscape design), strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This diverse team assists clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments they help to create. AECOM Sports focuses on Sports Venues, encompassing everything from performance and development facilities to primary competition venues, ranging from small collegiate clients to the largest professional leagues and franchises. The company aims to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in its projects, believing these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, plus four +4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Architecture or Engineering leading multidisciplinary teams on business development (e.g., project proposals) and project deliverables (e.g., technical reports, studies, construction documents) is strongly preferred
4+ years with specific Project Management related experience in Sports Venues
Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated team-building ability and internal/ external networking skills
Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Proven organizational skills with a proven track record in client satisfaction

Responsibilities

Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction
Engaging with both Team leaders, Client Contacts, and Partner firms
Reviewing and negotiating contracts and preparing fee proposals
Managing and leading teams and staff
Successfully developing strategy, mitigation efforts, proposals, contract review, and leading project teams to execute projects
Managing and supporting all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools
Support business development efforts as required to engage new client opportunities
Managing teams across business lines
Managing subconsultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance
Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for the execution of projects
Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
Developing and monitoring a detailed project plan to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner
Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs to minimize risk
Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Reporting and escalating to management as needed
Performing risk management to minimize project risks
Maintaining project documentation control