Dams Engineering Project Manager

AECOM•Atlanta, GA

16h•$125,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Dams Engineering Project Manager to join the East Region Dams Team, supporting a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region. The position will report to one of AECOM's East Region offices. The successful candidate will join the ENR consistently ranked #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm and will have access to career advancement opportunities. The role involves performing Project Manager duties such as maintaining client relationships, contracting, project planning and execution, financial management, technical management, change management, and project team management, including subcontractors. This is a client-facing role with ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of dam engineering projects and programs, including business development and proposal preparation. The individual will also provide technical support for projects, encompassing analyses, design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses, risk assessments, site inspections, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities related to various hydraulic structures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with demonstrated coursework in Geotechnical, Structural or Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one state or successful completion of the Principles of Engineering (PE) exam within the first six months of employment.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant area of study.
Ability and desire to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote.
Experience with dams and other hydraulic structures, including rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to complete the Managing AECOM Projects training and receive the AECOM Project Manager certification.
Experience in relevant software programs such as Microsoft Power BI and Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam and project management information systems (PMIS) such as Procore and e-Builder.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain project schedules for delivering project success including the management of resources, budgets and risk.
Plan and manage the execution of field investigations for various hydraulic structures and embankments.
Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams on various projects related to dams and other hydraulic structures.
Perform quality reviews of other Engineer's work on deliverables such design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings and technical specifications.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed.