Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager

AECOM•Austin, TX

13d•$150,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a full-time Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager based in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on growing AECOM’s Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) market in Texas by developing new business and performing project-management duties as needed. Target clients include TxDOT, toll road authorities, regional mobility authorities, other governmental agencies, and potentially private-sector clients. Texas CEI work includes Construction Engineering & Inspection, Construction Scheduling Support, Owner Verification Testing Inspection, Independent Engineer services, CPM scheduling, and similar transportation functions. The role covers TxDOT market areas including, but not limited to, Austin, Waco, San Antonio, Brownwood, San Angelo, Bryan, and Yoakum. The position leads business development and marketing, including developing a detailed CEI business development plan, building the regional CEI team, forming strategic partnerships, positioning for upcoming RFPs, and leading proposal and interview efforts. It also supports CEI operations by developing trained staff, monitoring staff billability and project KPIs, supporting timely client billing, developing work authorizations, assisting with rate and ODE negotiations, conducting project reviews and client performance briefings, and managing CEI contracts. The role requires a BA/BS and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education, including two years of leadership. A Texas PE license is required or must be obtainable within six months. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check are required, as is U.S. citizenship. The position is hybrid and located in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

BA/BS plus 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Texas PE license, or ability to obtain the license within six months.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of transportation experience.
Microsoft Excel and Word skills and video-conferencing skills.
Working knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager, AASHTOWare Project-CM (APCM), or equivalent.
TxDOT precertification in 11.1.1 (Roadway Construction Management), 11.2.1 (Bridge Construction Management), 11.5.1 (Construction Scheduling PM), 11.9.1 (Railroad Coordination Management), 22.1.1 (OVTI-PM), 5.2.1 (Bridge Design), or 4.2.1 (Roadway Design), or ability to obtain one within three months after the hire date.
Previous experience as a TxDOT Area Engineer, Assistant Area Engineer, Director of Construction, Assistant Director of Construction, or similar.

Responsibilities

Grow the Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) market in Texas by developing work and performing project-management duties as needed.
Develop a detailed CEI business development plan with scalable milestones.
Develop the internal AECOM CEI team in the region.
Identify strategic partners and develop teaming partnerships and markets.
Strategize and preposition for upcoming RFPs.
Lead proposal writing efforts and interview presentations; write proposals and interview for RFPs.
Assist with marketing and proposal development throughout Texas CEI teams.
Visit TxDOT District Offices and Area Engineers regularly, maintain contact, and determine future work and area-office needs.
Determine possible selection committee members before TxDOT RFPs.
Identify new opportunities and client needs.
Attend AGC and other conferences as required.
Develop and maintain trained staff to support CEI project performance and future business development.
Maintain aggregate staff billability of 90% or higher.
Meet project KPIs with assistance from AECOM Project Controllers.
Help ensure clients are billed on time and participate in biweekly status meetings.
Develop work authorizations.
Assist with negotiation of billing rates and ODEs.
Conduct project reviews, including safety reviews.
Brief clients on AECOM performance at least twice per year.
Perform CEI project-management duties for CEI contracts.