Senior Construction Project Manager (Public Works)

AECOM•San Francisco, CA

22h•$114,000 - $190,000•Onsite

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 public works and federal project experience, including ground-up construction and renovations, parking structures, office tenant improvements, and progressive design-build delivery. The position requires knowledge of the CEQA process, CalFire OSFM requirements, and California regulatory environments. The Project Manager works closely with the Owner from pre-construction through project delivery. Responsibilities include supporting procurement and selection of a Progressive Design-Build Entity, developing program and design criteria, verifying budgets and schedules, managing design reviews and construction activities, and coordinating with the Owner, contractors, inspectors, architects, agency representatives, and other stakeholders. The role also manages project documentation and reporting, monitors schedule and cost performance, supports change order and payment reviews, tracks submittals and RFIs, and coordinates testing, inspections, and deficiency correction. The position is based on-site in Sacramento. Sponsorship and relocation are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. The stated annual compensation range is USD 114,000–190,000.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus at least 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.
Experience with 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 posting lists the above experience and location qualifications as preferred qualifications; no additional nice-to-have qualifications are stated.

Responsibilities

Work with the Owner during pre-construction, including preparing RFQ documents, participating in confidential meetings and proposal reviews, and assisting with Progressive Design-Build team evaluation and selection.
Work with the Owner and Design-Build Entity to develop program and design criteria within budget and schedule, verify the design-build budget and schedule, and assist with review of the Guaranteed Maximum Price.
Prepare monthly reports for team and executive-session meetings and collaborate with the client, representatives, staff, and management.
Manage site acquisition and the CEQA process 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, 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 concerning progress, quality, scheduling, phasing, payments, coordination, and field activities.
Provide recommendations and documentation concerning contract disputes, schedule variances, change orders and proposed change orders, liquidated damages, and potential architect errors and omissions.
Evaluate proposed change orders for merit, cost and schedule impacts, and alternatives; develop the Owner’s estimate, assist with negotiations, prepare documentation for Owner approval, and maintain PCO and CO logs.
Participate in risk analysis, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies; maintain files on 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.
Track and monitor RFIs and RFCs, distribute them to inspectors and AHJs, track and report review status, maintain logs, and ensure the Inspector of Record reviews each for fire marshal and accessibility compliance.
Ensure RFIs and RFCs are posted on current 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, determine contractor compliance and work completion, 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 owner-furnished equipment installation and receipt schedules with the contractors’ schedule.
Review contractor daily reports for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate programming, testing, and inspections with the Inspector and AHJs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
Voluntary benefits and perks.
Flexible work options.
Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
Business travel insurance.
Service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Training and development programs.