Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

AECOM•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex manufacturing programs for its Advanced Manufacturing practice. The role involves translating client production intent into actionable layouts, material flows, and capital projects, and managing these through AECOM's design and design-build teams. The business sectors served include semiconductor, defense, aerospace, energy and nuclear fuel, battery, robotics, and microprocessors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
10 years of relevant experience, including 2 years managing design or design-build delivery of manufacturing facilities, or demonstrated equivalency.
Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial projects of $100 million or greater.
Demonstrated Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Delivery Experience.
United States Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Master’s degree or MBA.
15+ years across manufacturing operations and A/E, EPC or Design-Build consulting.
Active A/E licensure (PE or RA); ability to obtain North Carolina and/or South Carolina registration.
Regulated-sector experience (DoD, DOE, NRC, FAA, ITAR) and Federal design-build delivery.
Familiarity with simulation tools (FlexSim, Simio, Plant Simulation) for automation and robotics integration.
Ability to pass client background checks and obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager on manufacturing facility projects of $100 million and above, owning scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
Act as the primary interface between clients and AECOM’s design and design-build teams.
Translate client production intent into actionable layouts, material flows, and deliverable capital projects, applying Lean principles.
Lead pursuits, fee negotiations for design and design-build delivery, and manage subcontractor contracts and scope.
Manage project financials, including NSR, margin, forecasting, invoicing, and change orders.
Integrate process and equipment requirements with architecture, MEP, process utilities, and civil engineering.
Guide industrial engineering scope (layout, material flow, throughput, automation), with a strong preference for applying Lean and Six Sigma processes.
Lead and mentor project teams, coordinate Architectural and Engineering disciplines, and collaborate with AECOM design centers.
Lead commissioning, start-up, and turnover, including tool installation and production ramp-up.
Champion safety by embedding EHS and constructability in design and upholding AECOM Safety for Life standards on site.