Project Manager – Federal Market (Roanoke, VA)

AECOM•Roanoke, VA

2h•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager – Federal Market to join our Buildings + Places practice in Roanoke, Virginia. The selected candidate will lead and execute interdisciplinary federal projects across a broad portfolio of Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), and other federal agency programs. This role will be responsible for managing projects through the full lifecycle—from proposal development and conceptual studies through design, construction administration, and client handover. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated experience managing complex federal architectural and engineering projects. This individual will mentor and guide project teams, foster client relationships, oversee project delivery, and ensure successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience managing federal architectural and engineering projects and interdisciplinary teams.
Direct experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other Department of Defense agencies.
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer preferred; licensure strongly encouraged.
Experience managing projects for federal clients including DoD, VA, GSA, or similar agencies.
Strong understanding of federal design criteria including UFCs, ETLs, AFMANs, and AFIs.
PMP, CCM, DBIA, LEED AP, USACE CQM, or similar industry certifications.
Demonstrated experience developing scopes of work, fee proposals, and change orders for multidisciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of project management best practices including earned value management, contract management, change management, and schedule management.
Proficiency in REVIT, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
Strong organizational, leadership, and team-building skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Holds or previously held a Department of Defense security clearance preferred.
Experience participating in business development and marketing activities with existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of federal projects from proposal phase through construction administration and client handover.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Manage all aspects of projects including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, deliverables, contract terms, and quality control.
Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and designers to achieve project success.
Coordinate internal and external project team members and maintain effective communication among all stakeholders.
Independently resolve technical and project-related issues while collaborating with technical leadership on complex design and code matters.
Plan and develop design and engineering tasks related to unique or complex project challenges.
Participate in business development and project pursuits, including proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, staffing plans, and contract review.
Provide regular project updates to senior management, including status of budgets, schedules, quality metrics, and client relationships.
Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and client satisfaction.
Support development and execution of action plans to meet project goals and client expectations.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal design standards and criteria including UFCs, ETLs, AFMANs, and AFIs.
Coordinate and support construction administration activities as required.
Travel periodically for project and client-related activities as needed.