Design Project Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

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 project development during pre-design and design, including consultant contracts, design deliverables, schedules, and coordination with project management, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. The position may include technical review of design documents, investigations, recommendations, reporting, and site inspections with design consultants. The role also provides technical assistance to the Owner and client representatives and monitors professional consultants’ services and submissions. This is a current vacancy, and AECOM intends to fill it no sooner than March 29, 2027. Sponsorship is available; relocation is not. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. AECOM offers benefits that may vary by employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leave, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, particularly across different design and construction stages 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 all aspects of consultant contracts, including reviewing and approving payment requests, amendments, schedule extensions, and contract closeout.
Manage design development and deliverables to advance projects through design and into bidding and construction.
Provide comments on technical reviews of design documents, as applicable.
Review designs at a high level 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 and program issues.
Perform required transactions using client software.
Provide design and schedule updates as needed.
Investigate specific problems, including architectural and 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 and/or government agencies.
Arrange and conduct site field inspections with design consultants as needed during investigation, data gathering, and design development.