Construction Project Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

5d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Construction Project Manager to be based in New York, NY. Will operate as a Construction Manager working directly with the NYC SCA on projects related to schools throughout New York City and the surrounding boroughs. This role involves providing administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of complex and highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level SCA Project Officer. The position requires ensuring the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc., and making timely decisions to expedite the construction process. The role also involves correcting mistakes and errors in design and construction early in the process, making decisions on phasing and scheduling, and preparing/monitoring project schedules to ensure completion on time and within budget. The Construction Project Manager will provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel, and Senior Project Officers, routinely interacting with SCA senior managers. Additionally, the role includes participating in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies, reviewing and recommending SCA-wide policies, resolving field issues, and working with the architect/engineer of record on change orders, contract interpretations, shop drawing submittals, and other technical matters.

Requirements

BA/BS plus two years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design-related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.

Responsibilities

Supports overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
Position may have significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned construction project.
Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of complex and highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level SCA Project Officer.
Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible.
Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects.
Prepare and/or ensure preparation of schedules for planning, design, and construction.
Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel, and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with SCA senior managers on such matters.
Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies.
Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
Work with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals, and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound project.