Project Manager – Water/Wastewater/Conveyance

AECOM • Orange, CA

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About The Position

AECOM is looking for a Project Manager (PM) with a water/wastewater/civil engineering background to work within our Southern California Water/Wastewater/Conveyance team. This Project Manager will be Client-facing and must have the ability to manage and execute water/wastewater engineering projects by collaborating with clients, developing sound engineering solutions with a diverse multi-disciplinary engineering team, and encouraging collaboration across project teams. This Project Manager will work with, and sometimes act as, a project engineer(s)/technical lead(s), will interface with subconsultants, and will have direct involvement in project controls efforts. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related engineering field, and 6 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in California, or ability to obtain within one year of hiring date
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering projects.
• Ability to lead a project team, act as a client-facing representative of AECOM, identify resourcing needs, act as a hiring manager, mentor staff, and work with a team of engineers to take projects from planning through construction and commissioning.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant facilities, processes, and construction management
• Familiarity with water/wastewater conveyance systems and site design
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in California, or able to obtain within one year of hiring date
• Excellent written and oral communication, quantitative and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Proactive on assignments and demonstrates initiative
• Must work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
• Proficient/knowledgeable with drafting and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bentley MicroStation, Revit, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager on various scales of projects as needed by clients.
• Manages technical and non-technical staff on multi-disciplinary design and construction administration projects.
• Ensures project schedules and budgets are maintain progress towards goals established by clients.
• Makes decisions on project direction to satisfy needs of clients.
• Provides technical input and guidance on studies, reports, specifications and design drawings.
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Approves and signs off on work as needed.
• Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Provides estimates for engineering budget and schedule to meet project requirements

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees