Design Manager (Design Build)

AECOM • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Highway Project/Design Manager to be based in Los Angeles, CA. Job Responsibilities Manages and leads a team of professionals, overseeing the design of large-complex projects. Manages design effort, design schedule, and budgets. Implements and oversees change and risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinates client needs and develops/builds on relationships for future opportunities. Mentors, develops, and hires support staff to maintain a high-performing team. Monitors contract compliance and leads project dispute/resolution process. Leads and assists in the development of future design-build proposals. Builds and maintains relationships with project owners/AHJ's. Ensures compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations in highway design projects. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, and construction managers, to optimize project outcomes. Conducts regular project status meetings and prepares comprehensive reports for stakeholders. Implements innovative design solutions to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Manages project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal utilization. Develops and maintains project documentation, including design plans, specifications, and technical reports. Represents the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote AECOM's design-build capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must possess CA state PE license.

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of transportation project experience.
• Experienced with Design Build delivery for final design.
• Design Build Project Experience.
• Experience leading and managing transportation design-build projects on large complex highway projects.
• Experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills and Ability to Lead Staff.
• Position will require frequent travel to project and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads a team of professionals, overseeing the design of large-complex projects.
• Manages design effort, design schedule, and budgets.
• Implements and oversees change and risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinates client needs and develops/builds on relationships for future opportunities.
• Mentors, develops, and hires support staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Monitors contract compliance and leads project dispute/resolution process.
• Leads and assists in the development of future design-build proposals.
• Builds and maintains relationships with project owners/AHJ's.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations in highway design projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, and construction managers, to optimize project outcomes.
• Conducts regular project status meetings and prepares comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
• Implements innovative design solutions to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manages project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal utilization.
• Develops and maintains project documentation, including design plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Represents the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote AECOM's design-build capabilities.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees