Senior Dam Engineer / Project Manager

AECOM•Oakland, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. AECOM is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Dam Engineer to support geotechnical, civil infrastructure, and dams projects as part of the industry leading Dam Engineering Team in Oakland, CA. The candidate will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary project teams in developing solutions for key clients. Our senior technical leads and experts will be available and engaged to provide guidance and mentorship to the candidate, to facilitate integration with the team and development of opportunities for professional growth. In the role of Project Manager, you will also have the opportunity to be engaged with all phases of project development and delivery, and will serve as a key team member contributing to the success and growth of the business. This position represents an opportunity to further develop your skills managing teams of project professionals, while also establishing and executing successful project delivery strategies. Your experience covering all phases of the project lifecycle will help to facilitate further growth of the Team as we expand our services across the region.

Requirements

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related study + 8 years of relevant experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) License OR equivalent from another State with California registration in process and ability to complete within 6 months
Project management experience working with water infrastructure clients on major infrastructure projects including dams
Proven ability to deliver technical solutions on complex projects and assignments, with high client satisfaction, including a demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices
Experience as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects, including approving and signing off on work products and deliverables
Specialized technical education and expertise applicable to both studies and real-world designs
Experience managing and supervising staff, including developing and monitoring work assignments and reviewing work developed by others
Experience in business development and preparation of technical proposals, including development of estimates for engineering budgets and schedules on large projects
Ability to confidently work directly with clients and to develop and win new work assignments
Ability to help develop and deliver quality technical solutions for clients

Nice To Haves

15 years of relevant experience covering the full range of dam projects including planning, condition assessment, investigation, design, construction, and project management
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Heavy civil construction design experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Business development for new and existing clients, including preparation of engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
Experience managing and supervising engineering staff

Responsibilities

Leading multi-disciplinary project teams in developing solutions for key clients
Engaged with all phases of project development and delivery
Serving as a key team member contributing to the success and growth of the business
Delivering technical solutions on complex projects and assignments, with high client satisfaction, including a demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices
Serving as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects, including approving and signing off on work products and deliverables
Managing and supervising staff, including developing and monitoring work assignments and reviewing work developed by others
Business development and preparation of technical proposals, including development of estimates for engineering budgets and schedules on large projects
Working directly with clients and developing and winning new work assignments
Developing and delivering quality technical solutions for clients
Managing teams of project professionals
Establishing and executing successful project delivery strategies