Senior Construction Manager

AECOM•Buffalo, NY

4d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Manager for its Buffalo, New York office. The role manages multiple construction projects, including new construction and renovations, across pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout, occupancy, and warranty enforcement. The manager coordinates construction activities with the client, client vendors, general contractors, and other stakeholders, and helps ensure projects meet design, budget, schedule, and quality requirements. The position includes reviewing project documentation and reports, monitoring construction progress, coordinating tests and inspections, supporting field activities, and managing project documentation and payment applications. It may also provide technical direction and guidance to others. The role is on-site and may require up to 90% travel anywhere in the United States. Relocation is unavailable, and AECOM cannot provide US employment authorization sponsorship. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by January 31, 2027.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus ten years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Working knowledge of scheduling, critical milestone activities, schedule logic, and basic construction means and methods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, or a related field.
Fifteen years in construction.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Manage activities for multiple construction projects, including pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout coordination, occupancy, and warranty enforcement.
Coordinate construction activities with the client, client vendors, general contractors, and other stakeholders.
Understand project schedules, critical milestones, schedule logic, and basic construction means and methods.
Organize reports and review documentation from multiple project teams.
Provide technical direction and guidance as needed, administer client policies, maintain close communication with the project team, and ensure work meets design, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with the general contractor to schedule contractually or governmentally required tests and inspections and arrange delivery of reports to the Owner and Architect.
Review punch lists and verify completion and correction of listed items before recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
Monitor construction progress and process field construction documentation, including validating and logging RFIs and submittals.
Provide engineering support and coordinate construction field activities with inspectors.
Coordinate required meetings with the general contractor and attend all site-based meetings.
Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls cost and schedule reviewers.
Review, comment on, and approve Pay Applications.
Review and document the condition of off-site stored materials, and gather insurance documents and bills of sale to support Owner pay application review and approval.