Project Manager / Construction Manager II

AECOM•Orange, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager II for its Program Management business line, based in Southern California. The role supports complex projects across public and private sectors, potentially including hospital and healthcare projects under OSHPD/HCAI and school projects under DSA. Experience in these specialty areas is preferred. The position manages one or more complex projects, working mostly independently while receiving guidance on unusual or complex issues. It may oversee project staff and representatives responsible for project administration, controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, and procurement. The role also actively manages general contractors in the field and serves as an Owner’s Authorized Representative, coordinating with client departments and stakeholders. Responsibilities span design and preconstruction through construction administration and project closeout. This includes design-team leadership, budget and schedule coordination, permitting, bidding, contract administration, construction oversight, project reporting, and cost and schedule controls. The role reviews construction progress, change orders, payment applications, contract administration, and disputes, and supports the client with bid and contract planning. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, an understanding of design and construction, knowledge of construction management procedures and industry practices, proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with invoicing and billing procedures. A valid driver’s license and passing a motor vehicle records check are required. AECOM is not offering sponsorship, and relocation is not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus 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 (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and 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

Full-time professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordination of capital projects, including overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
Five or more years of 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 project experience of $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 coursework 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).
California Certificate of Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer license from 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 through phases that may include preliminary design, construction, and closeout.
Manage project staff and coordinate 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 all phases and coordinate architects, engineers, and design consultants.
Coordinate design-phase costs, budgets, schedules, reporting, pre-design project budgets and schedules, user groups, stakeholders, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals.
Plan construction logistics and coordinate bidding, construction contract review, and prequalification processes.
Review construction progress against submitted schedules, assess change orders, and monitor schedule and cost-control reporting.
Verify applications for payment and perform fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
Provide functional direction over construction schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
Resolve complex project issues and disputes and recommend actions to address construction-related disagreements.