Project Manager / Construction Manager II

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager II in Southern California to manage complex projects across public and private sectors. Projects may include hospitals and healthcare facilities subject to OSHPD/HCAI requirements, schools subject to DSA requirements, and other project types. Experience in these areas is preferred. The role is part of AECOM’s Program Management business line, which delivers complex programs across sectors including infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and urban development. The role manages one or more projects, potentially covering all phases from preliminary design through closeout. The manager works mostly independently, with guidance for specific assignments and supervisory approval for proposed project plans, and may manage staff and supervise architects, engineers, project administrators, project controls, schedulers, cost-control, estimating, and procurement representatives. The position also actively manages general contractors in the field and may serve as the Owner’s Authorized Representative. Responsibilities span client and owner coordination, design and preconstruction, construction administration, project controls, contract administration, schedule and cost management, quality control, dispute resolution, and on-site construction oversight. The role coordinates with client departments and stakeholders, supports bid and contract planning, manages design teams and approvals, and monitors project progress, costs, schedules, changes, payments, and construction contracts. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of design and construction and construction-management practices, proficiency with construction-management software and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with invoicing and billing procedures. AECOM offers hybrid work options, subject to project and client needs. Relocation is not available, and AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Good understanding of design and construction.
Knowledge of construction-management procedures and construction-industry practices.
Skill in using construction-management software and programs.
Knowledge of invoicing and billing procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordinating capital projects, including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
Construction-management experience.
Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Design-build and progressive design-build experience.
Experience managing projects valued at $10 million and above; senior-level projects are described as $90 million and above.
Experience coordinating local worker PLAs, prevailing wage/DIR, and public works projects.
Housing or workforce-housing project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field from a recognized college or university.
Additional courses in business administration, public relations, accounting, finance, school finance, personnel management, educational facilities planning, and/or communication.
Hospital or healthcare project experience with OSHPD/HCAI, including five years of healthcare facilities design, planning, and construction.
School project experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
LEED Professional Accreditation.
DBIA certification.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more complex projects, potentially covering all phases from preliminary design through project closeout.
Manage project staff and may supervise architects, engineers, project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement representatives.
Actively manage general contractors in the field and provide on-site construction oversight of contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
Serve as Owner’s Authorized Representative and coordinate program activities with client departments and other stakeholders.
Assist client and facilities-management staff with bid and contract planning; assess bid specifications against client needs and timelines.
Review and monitor administration of architect, consultant, and construction contracts.
Lead design management across project phases, including direction of architects, engineers, and design consultants.
Control and coordinate design-phase budgets, costs, schedules, and reporting to the client.
Support pre-design planning by developing project schedules and budgets, including construction and soft costs.
Coordinate user groups, stakeholders, jurisdictional approvals, and permitting.
Coordinate construction logistics, bidding, construction contract reviews, and prequalification processes.
Review construction progress against submitted schedules and monitor schedule and cost-control reporting.
Review change orders and assess their impact on construction projects.
Review and verify applications for payment and perform fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
Provide functional direction for construction schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
Resolve complex construction issues, disputes, and disagreements, and review recommended actions for dispute resolution.