Senior Construction Project Manager
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to support its Houston Water / Wastewater / Conveyance practice. The position provides senior-level construction management, project leadership, and business development support for complex municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects throughout Houston and Southeast Texas. The successful candidate will cultivate client relationships, identify business opportunities, and support growth of AECOM’s regional construction management services. The role serves as a key interface among clients, contractors, design teams, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders during construction. It oversees construction-phase delivery, including contract administration, cost and schedule management, change management, quality, field coordination, risk management, commissioning, and project closeout. The position requires significant experience delivering large or complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects and the ability to represent AECOM and its clients in high-level project and construction decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering or construction discipline, plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Nice To Haves
- 15 or more years of progressively responsible construction management experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of Texas.
- Demonstrated experience managing construction of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump and lift stations, large-diameter pipelines, and collection/conveyance systems.
- Experience leading large-scale, complex, multi-year municipal infrastructure construction projects, preferably in an owner’s representative or engineering consulting capacity.
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.
- Strong knowledge of the Houston and Southeast Texas municipal water/wastewater market, including established relationships with municipal utilities, public agencies, and contractors.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, with demonstrated experience leading construction teams and supporting client development activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead construction management and delivery of complex municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, pipelines, and collection systems.
- Serve as the primary construction-phase liaison among municipal clients, contractors, engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee construction contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, claims, and resolution of construction-related technical issues.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and risk; monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Lead and oversee construction managers, resident engineers, inspectors, and multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring effective coordination and timely issue resolution.
- Oversee construction quality, safety coordination, testing, commissioning, substantial completion, and project closeout to support successful delivery and operational readiness.
- Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, alternative delivery methods, client relationship management, and business development for municipal water infrastructure projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients and industry partners, identify and pursue construction management opportunities, and support proposals, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives in the Houston water/wastewater market.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
