Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager

AECOM•Austin, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a full-time Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager to be based in Austin, TX. This candidate will be responsible for growing the Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Market in Texas as Senior PM developing work and performing PM duties as needed. Target Clients are TxDOT, Toll Road Authorities & RMA’s. May also include clients in other governmental agencies and may also include private work. Texas CEI includes Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI), Construction Scheduling Support (CSS), Owner Verification Testing Inspection (OVTI), Independent Engineer (IE), CPM Scheduling and similar transportation functions.

Requirements

BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
US Citizenship is a requirement for this role
A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
PE license required in TX or ability to obtain the license in six months

Nice To Haves

15+ years of transportation experience
Microsoft Office excel, word, and video conferencing skills
Working knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager or AASHTOWare Project- CM (APCM) or equivalent
TxDOT Precertification requirements: Have obtained 11.1.1 (Roadway Constr. Mgmt.), 11.2.1 (Bridge Constr. Mgmt.), 11.5.1 (Constr. Sched. PM), 11.9.1 RR Coord. Mgmt), 22.1.1 (OVTI-PM), 5.2.1 (Bridge Design), 4.2.1 (Roadway Design), or can be obtained within 3 months after hire date
Preferred Previous Experience- TxDOT Area Engineer, Assist. AE, Director of Construction (DOC), Assist. DOC, or similar

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed CEI business development plan with scalable milestones
Develop internal AECOM CEI team in the region
Identify strategic partners, develop teaming partnerships and markets
Strategize and preposition for upcoming RFPs
Lead the proposal writing efforts and interview presentation
Write proposals and interview for the RFP
Aid in marketing and proposal development throughout Texas CEI teams
Conduct regular visits & maintain contact with TxDOT DOCs and AEs (determine future work, AO needs)
Determine possible selection committee members prior to TxDOT RFPs
Identify new opportunities and identify needs
Attend AGC and other conferences as required
Develop and maintain a trained staff that will help in the performance of the CEI projects and help win new work in the future
Maintain aggregate billability of staff at 90+%
Meet Project KPI’s (with assistance from AECOM Project Controllers)
Ensure the Client is being billed on time (Participate in biweekly status meetings)
Develop Work Authorizations
Assist with negotiation of billing rates and ODE’s
Conduct Project Reviews including Safety
Perform briefings (at least twice per year) with the client on AECOM performance
Perform CEI PM duties for CEI Contracts