Senior Construction Project Manager (Public Works)

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex capital projects in Sacramento, California. The role is suited to an experienced owner's representative with California project experience, including public works and federal projects from concept through construction. Projects may include ground-up and renovation work, parking structures, office tenant improvements, and progressive design-build delivery. The position requires familiarity with the CEQA process, CalFire OSFM requirements, and California regulatory environments. The project manager works closely with the Owner and project stakeholders throughout pre-construction, design, and construction. Responsibilities include supporting procurement and selection of a progressive design-build entity; developing program and design criteria; monitoring budget, schedule, quality, contract changes, payments, submittals, RFIs, deficiencies, permits, and construction progress; and preparing reports and project documentation for the Owner. The position also coordinates contractors, inspectors, architects, agencies having jurisdiction, and Owner operations, and supports stakeholder participation and resolution of project risks and issues. AECOM describes itself as a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50,000 professionals. The role is Sacramento-based. Sponsorship and relocation are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits may vary by employment status and include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan. AECOM also highlights training and development programs and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
At least 15 years of project management experience, including 8 years within California and 8 years as an Owner’s representative, as described in the position overview.
Experience in new parking garage construction and office tenant improvement construction.
Experience with the CEQA process and CalFire OSFM.
Experience working on California public works or federal projects.
Experience with renovation projects and ground-up new construction.
Experience with progressive design-build delivery.
Sacramento-based.

Nice To Haves

The preferred qualifications include 15 years of experience, with 8 years in California.
Experience in new parking garage construction and office tenant improvement construction.
Experience with the CEQA process.
Experience with CalFire OSFM.
Experience on California public works or federal projects.
Experience in renovation projects and ground-up new construction.
Experience with progressive design-build delivery.
Eight years as an Owner’s representative.

Responsibilities

Work with the Owner during pre-construction, including preparing RFQ documents and participating in confidential meetings, conceptual proposal reviews, proposal reviews, and interviews.
Assist with review and scoring of potential progressive design-build teams and selection of the most qualified entity.
Work with the Owner and design-build entity to develop the program and design criteria within budget and schedule; verify the design-build phase budget and schedule and assist with review of a successful GMP.
Prepare monthly reports for team and executive session meetings and collaborate with the client, client representatives, staff, and management.
Manage site acquisition and the CEQA process in coordination with the Owner.
Manage the design phase, coordinate meetings, and track design review comments through resolution.
Monitor onsite construction activities and monthly schedule updates, including materials and equipment on hand, construction progress and completion dates, and time impact analyses when delays occur.
Work with the Owner and contractors to identify opportunities to improve project and milestone schedules.
Respond to stakeholder questions, facilitate stakeholder participation, and coordinate with project stakeholders and Owner operations.
Conduct contractor meetings covering progress, quality, scheduling and phasing, payment, coordination, and field activities.
Provide recommendations and documentation regarding contract disputes, schedule variances, change orders and proposed change orders, liquidated damages, and potential architect errors and omissions.
Evaluate contractors’ proposed change orders for merit, cost and schedule impact, and mitigating alternatives; develop the Owner’s estimate, assist with negotiations, prepare change-order documentation for Owner approval, and maintain PCO and CO logs.
Participate in risk identification and mitigation, and maintain files for issues that could result in disputes.
Receive, track, and monitor contractor action submittals; distribute approved submittals to inspectors and AHJs; track review times, report status to the Owner, and maintain submittal logs.
Receive, track, and monitor RFIs and RFCs; distribute them to inspectors and AHJs, track review times, report status to the Owner, and maintain RFI/RFC logs.
Ensure the Inspector of Record reviews RFIs/RFCs for Fire Marshal and accessibility compliance, and ensure they are posted on and kept current in construction documents.
Verify and recommend approval of contractor progress payments and maintain the payment log.
Monitor contractor conformance with permits; coordinate with inspectors, the architect, and Owner staff to identify deficiencies; manage corrections and maintain the deficiency log.
Assist with monthly reports, exception reports, document filing, and contingency reports submitted to the Owner’s management information system.
Coordinate installation schedules and receipt of Owner-furnished equipment with the contractor schedule.
Review contractors’ daily reports for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate programming, testing, and inspections with the Inspector and AHJs.