Project Manager / Construction Manager II

AECOM•Orange, CA

1d•$125,000 - $150,000•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 healthcare, schools, and other public- and private-sector sectors; experience with hospital and healthcare projects under OSHPD/HCAI and school projects under DSA is preferred. The position may manage projects through all phases, from preliminary design to closeout, and may oversee multiple projects, staff, consultants, contractors, and project controls functions. The role works mostly independently, with guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval for proposed project plans. The position serves as the Owner’s Authorized Representative and coordinates with client departments, facilities teams, users, stakeholders, and project consultants. Responsibilities span design management, preconstruction, construction administration, project controls, contract and cost management, schedule oversight, quality control, dispute resolution, and reporting. The role is hybrid and based in Southern California, with the primary location listed as Los Angeles, California. Relocation is not available, and AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this position. New hires must attend 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 (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills, and a good understanding of design and construction.
Knowledge of construction management procedures and construction industry practices.
Skill using construction management software and programs.
Knowledge of invoicing and billing procedures.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Full-time professional experience managing facilities design or planning and coordinating capital projects, including design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling.
Five or more years of construction management experience.
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Design-Build and progressive design-build experience.
Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or more; senior-level project experience is listed as $90 million or more.
Experience coordinating local worker PLAs, prevailing wage/DIR, and public works projects.
Housing or workforce housing project experience.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Additional coursework in business administration, public relations, accounting, finance, school finance, personnel management, educational facilities planning, and/or communication.
Experience with other public- and private-sector project types.
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).
Valid California Architect registration or Professional Engineer license.
Valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential from CMCI.
LEED Professional Accreditation.
DBIA certification.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more complex projects and, where applicable, all phases from preliminary design through closeout.
Manage staff and may supervise senior-level architects and 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.
Prepare project reporting and serve as the Owner’s Authorized Representative (OAR).
Coordinate program activities with client departments, facilities management, users, and other stakeholders.
Assist with bid and contract planning; assess bid specifications against client needs and completion timelines.
Review and monitor administration of architect and other project-related consultant contracts.
Lead design management across all phases and coordinate architects, engineers, and design consultants.
Control and coordinate design-phase cost, budget, and schedule, and report to the client.
Assist with pre-design development of project schedules and budgets, including construction and soft costs.
Coordinate user groups, stakeholders, jurisdictional approvals, and permitting.
Plan construction logistics and coordinate bidding, construction contract review, and prequalification processes.
Review construction progress against submitted schedules and assess the impact of change orders.
Monitor project database status and variances related to scheduling and cost control.
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-related issues and disagreements; review and recommend actions to resolve disputes.
Monitor and oversee administration of construction contracts.