Deputy Project Manager (Rail/Transit Projects)

AECOM • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to be based in Oakland, CA. The role involves leading the execution of significant rail/transit project delivery, managing and preparing transportation project teams, and participating in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables. The Deputy Project Manager will perform quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings, prepare technical specification sections, and provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules. Establishing relationships with local agencies and being a visible leader/trusted advisor to clients is essential. The position also requires managing staff and tasks associated with rail/transit contracts, supporting various rail professional services pursuits, and leading meetings with clients and stakeholders. The Deputy Project Manager will mentor junior to mid-level staff and be responsible for the entire project lifecycle from planning to closeout.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in organizational development and leadership; client service management; leading delivery of program management, design, and/or construction management services.
• 2+ years of experience in managing the delivery of large complex rail transit projects.
• Experience must include continuous design management responsibility, including management of design services during construction.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software programs.
• PE in the state of California or ability to obtain registration within 6 months.
• Ability to create grading plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads or OpenRail.
• Familiarity with plan/profile creation for rail projects.
• Track and manage task budgets and schedule experience.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction.
• Provide in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance for design/project management/program management.
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing project needs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of significant rail/transit project delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and preparing transportation project teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule.
• Establish relationships with local agencies and be a visible leader/trusted advisor to clients.
• Manage staff and tasks associated with rail/transit contracts.
• Support various rail professional services pursuits related to major rail capital programs.
• Manage multidiscipline teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget on multi-million tasks or projects.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Responsible for the whole project lifecycle from planning to closeout.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan for assigned projects.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees