Design Project Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

19h•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is currently seeking a Design Project Manager that will work on behalf of the client to oversee projects design development from planning, scoping, design, and bid. The Design Project Manager will manage the project development during pre-design and design phases of the project. They will also manage all aspects of consultant contracts, including review and approval of consultant requests for payments, amendments, extension of schedule, and contract closeout. The role involves managing the design development process and deliverables to get the project through design into bid and construction. Design Project Managers may provide comment on technical review of design documents, perform a high-level review of design for conformance with scope and stakeholder requirements, and manage the estimated, value engineering, and constructability review process by others. This role provides technical assistance and recommendations to the Owner and client representatives, coordinates with Project Management to resolve project and/or program issues, and performs required transactions utilizing client software. The Design Project Manager will provide design/schedule updates as needed, perform investigations of specific problems, including architectural/engineering analysis and recommendations, and consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications. They will monitor the services provided by professional consultants and meet to review and assist them in their submissions, prepare reports for management and clients, and act as a liaison between client and end user and/or government agencies. Additionally, they will arrange and conduct field inspections with design consultants on site as needed, during for investigation, data gathering, and design development phases.

Requirements

BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities, particularly related to different stages of design and construction with multiple stakeholders.
Successful track record in budgeting, design oversight, and construction management.
Strong analytical, computer, and written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines
Effective at public speaking, writing, and presenting to varied audiences.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word. Experienced in the use of project management tracking and database software platforms.
Strong analytical, computer, and written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage the project development during pre-design and design phases of the project.
Managing all aspects of consultant contracts, including review and approval of consultant requests for payments amendments, extension of schedule and contract closeout.
Manage the design development process and deliverables to get the project through design into bid and construction.
Provide comment on technical review of design documents.
Perform a high-level review of design for conformance with scope and stakeholder requirements
Manage estimated, value engineering, constructability review process by others.
Provide technical assistance and recommendations to the Owner and client representatives.
Coordinate with Project Management to resolve project and/or program issues.
Perform required transactions utilizing client software such as:
Provide design/schedule updates as need arises.
Perform investigations of specific problems, including architectural/engineering analysis and recommendations.
Consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications.
Monitor the services provided by professional consultants and meet to review and assist them in their submissions
Prepare reports for management and clients.
Act as liaison between client and end user and/or government agencies.
Arrange and conduct Field inspections with design consultants on site as needed, during for investigation, data gathering and design development phase.