About the position
AECOM is seeking a Sr. Program Manager (Vertical Construction) to be based in Los Angeles, CA to work on a $1.5B, 100 courtroom courthouse in Los Angeles, CA. Act as the owner’s representative and work directly within the Program as part of staff augmentation. The Program Manager will manage a complex project acting as an Owner’s Representative as part of a program management team for a state client. Oversee all aspects of the project(s) and ensure all facets of the project(s) are fully coordinated through site acquisition, CEQA, planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, and closeout. Manage third party consultants, contractors, and inspectors. Serve as a liaison between client personnel and all stakeholders including the public/resident regarding project activities, including planning, scheduling, and overall project status. Will be required to develop presentations and conduct or facilitate presentations to stakeholders. Be responsible for quality on all deliverables to the client. Be responsible for efficiently resolving difficult design and/or construction issues with significant financial impact. Identify and manage potential risks to the client, the program, and AECOM. Negotiate with consultants and contractors on pricing and contractual issues on behalf of the client. Mentor and contribute to development of junior staff or cross-train team members with various backgrounds in construction, architecture, and engineering industry. Interact with all team project members to include owner staff, client staff, engineers, contractors, superintendents, and any other stakeholders. Apply knowledge of design and/or construction industry to prepare meeting minutes and progress reports, review and process invoices and pay applications, and review and analyze designs, cost estimates, and schedules. Review and respond to amendments, change orders and potential disputes/claims (cost/extension of time). Perform field visits to site for quality assurance observations, to evaluate general conformance with engineering plans and specifications, and to monitor progress, schedule at attend meetings. Coordinate with the owner and designers as needed for quick resolutions to Request for Information (RFI) from contractors related to design, constructability, and material issues. Apply knowledge of applicable health and safety requirements and knowledge of local government, client, and industry codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects in their respective field for successful delivery of client projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage a complex project acting as an Owner’s Representative as part of a program management team for a state client.
- Oversee all aspects of the project(s) and ensure all facets of the project(s) are fully coordinated through site acquisition, CEQA, planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
- Manage third party consultants, contractors, and inspectors.
- Serve as a liaison between client personnel and all stakeholders including the public/resident regarding project activities, including planning, scheduling, and overall project status.
- Develop presentations and conduct or facilitate presentations to stakeholders.
- Be responsible for quality on all deliverables to the client.
- Efficiently resolve difficult design and/or construction issues with significant financial impact.
- Identify and manage potential risks to the client, the program, and AECOM.
- Negotiate with consultants and contractors on pricing and contractual issues on behalf of the client.
- Mentor and contribute to development of junior staff or cross-train team members with various backgrounds in construction, architecture, and engineering industry.
- Interact with all team project members to include owner staff, client staff, engineers, contractors, superintendents, and any other stakeholders.
- Prepare meeting minutes and progress reports, review and process invoices and pay applications, and review and analyze designs, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Review and respond to amendments, change orders and potential disputes/claims (cost/extension of time).
- Perform field visits to site for quality assurance observations, to evaluate general conformance with engineering plans and specifications, and to monitor progress, schedule at attend meetings.
- Coordinate with the owner and designers as needed for quick resolutions to Request for Information (RFI) from contractors related to design, constructability, and material issues.
- Apply knowledge of applicable health and safety requirements and knowledge of local government, client, and industry codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of related experience and/or education.
- Must have previous experience managing projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, plus 15 plus years of relevant experience.
- Previous construction experience, especially California State experience and with courthouse construction.
- Industry certifications such as CCM and DBIA or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in Bluebeam Revu, SharePoint, MS Project or other PMIS, preferred.
- Requires project and client management experience including management of multiple projects of significant scope and complexity.
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple design packages, fast tracked projects, phased construction, and coordinating with a team of multiple stakeholders, contractors.
- Experienced managing design-build projects from site acquisition through final turnover and contracts over $1B.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present ideas and gain consensus from senior leaders.
- Be well versed in the design build (DB) delivery method and be able to apply knowledge of DB contracts.
- Demonstrate strong cost and schedule management skills.
- Extremely strong relationship building and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to champion and drive ideas/programs/solutions.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work under pressure, deliver on time, and prioritize effectively.
- Able to demonstrate passion, energy, and drive, especially in the face of resistance.
- Prior experience working on California State projects with high end finishes is preferred.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
