Project Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

15d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly talented, self-driven and motivated Project Manager to be based in New York, New York area working in the NY Metro Transit Rail Project and Design Management group. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Become part of a Transit Rail department that delivers complex design projects for various transit rail clients. Perform project management responsibilities on transit rail projects in the NY Metro area and will become certified AECOM Project Manager within 1 year of hire date. Manage multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets. Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects. Respond to client issued RFQ and RFPs, assist in marketing for Transit Rail pursuits. Manage and mentor staff, be a visible leader and trusted advisor by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally. Effectively communicate expectations and requirements with both clients and team members. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to drive project success and identify future opportunities. Oversee development of project design schedules and project cost estimates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering with four (4) years of relevant project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience &/or education
Experience managing schedule, budget, and technical quality of projects

Nice To Haves

Eight (8) years of experience in transit/rail/transportation
Professional Licenses (i.e. - PE, RA)
Experience with Design Build projects
Development of bridging documents for Design-Build projects
Experience with NY metro rail agencies including MTA, PANYNJ and NJ Transit
Excellent client management abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor staff
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule

Responsibilities

Become part of a Transit Rail department that delivers complex design projects for various transit rail clients
Perform project management responsibilities on transit rail projects in the NY Metro area and will become certified AECOM Project Manager within 1 year of hire date
Manage multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets
Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects
Respond to client issued RFQ and RFPs, assist in marketing for Transit Rail pursuits
Manage and mentor staff, be a visible leader and trusted advisor by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally
Effectively communicate expectations and requirements with both clients and team members
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to drive project success and identify future opportunities
Oversee development of project design schedules and project cost estimates