Design Project Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

1d•$130,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Design Project Manager to work on behalf of the client overseeing project design development from planning and scoping through design and bidding. The role manages pre-design and design phases, consultant contracts and deliverables, and the process of advancing projects into bidding and construction. It also involves reviewing designs for scope and stakeholder conformance, providing technical assistance to the Owner and client representatives, coordinating with Project Management, liaising with end users and agencies, and preparing reports for management and clients. The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid work model. Sponsorship is available; relocation is not. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy no sooner than March 29, 2027.

Requirements

BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Construction Management, plus 4 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, particularly across different stages of design and construction and with multiple stakeholders.
Successful track record in budgeting, design oversight, and construction management.
Strong analytical, computer, written, and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Effective public speaking, writing, and presentation skills for varied audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
Experience using project management tracking and database software platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage project development during pre-design and design phases.
Manage consultant contracts, including reviewing and approving payment requests, amendments, schedule extensions, and contract closeout.
Manage the design development process and deliverables to advance projects through design, bidding, and construction.
Provide comments on technical reviews of design documents as needed.
Perform high-level reviews of designs for conformance with scope and stakeholder requirements.
Manage estimating, value engineering, and constructability review processes performed by others.
Provide technical assistance and recommendations to the Owner and client representatives.
Coordinate with Project Management to resolve project or program issues.
Use client software to perform required transactions.
Provide design and schedule updates as needed.
Investigate specific problems and provide architectural or engineering analysis and recommendations.
Consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications.
Monitor professional consultants' services and meet with them to review and assist with submissions.
Prepare reports for management and clients.
Act as liaison between the client and end users or government agencies.
Arrange and conduct site field inspections with design consultants as needed during investigation, data gathering, and design development.