Senior Project Manager-Architecture and Engineering

AECOM•Seattle, WA

4d•$170,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior A/E Project Manager for immediate employment in our Seattle, WA office. The A/E Senior Project Manager will work with studio leadership and project teams to manage projects in all phases of design. Active engagement and support of AECOM’s collaborative and iterative design process is essential, along with the desire to seek innovative design solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment. The successful candidate will be proactive with strong verbal, organizational and technical skills to effectively manage multi-discipline while also interfacing with clients. This is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality, and client service.

Requirements

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering
6+ years of experience with an architectural or engineering firm

Nice To Haves

Licensed Architect or Engineer
Experience managing A/E Vertical Design Projects as a design consultant with a strong preference for aviation related work.
Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences
12 or more years of professional experience managing work A/E
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Ability to be client facing, lead client discussions and charrettes
Strong technical skills related to planning or building design and detailing
Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS
Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields and working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
Experience with construction administration and permitting processes
Experience capturing work in a key market sector
Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to internal regional and Buildings + Places management
Familiarity with design software developments (i.e. Revit, Autodesk 360, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) for the purposes of understanding needs and requirements.
Willingness to travel for specific project needs. Anticipated travel is less than 5% of time.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage projects for primarily aviation sector work, but may also manage projects for municipal, public and private sectors.
Be a leader for our design teams while also creating a collaborative environment for multi-discipline teams to engage and deliver excellent work.
Manage projects primarily associated with an existing portfolio of large capacity contracts with growth into developing and winning work.
Client Management and relationship building. Represent AECOM and act as a primary contact with clients and prospective clients and be accountable for delivering successful project on behalf of AECOM.
Work with capture managers to propose on new work that can be successfully delivered.
Prepare detailed project plans to manage to scopes of work, schedules, fees, staffing plans and project execution plans in support of project delivery.
Track project progress against requirements defined throughout the life cycle of the project from capture, to execution, construction and closeout.
Leadership and Team Management. Direct professional and technical staff to complete a wide variety of architectural and engineering projects.
Understand contract terms and conditions, negotiate when necessary and be able to adjust management to specific contract requirements.
Maintain appropriate project documentation and communications throughout the life of the contract.
Manage change and exercise appropriate escalation to management as necessary.
Understand risks on projects, develop mitigation plans, and actively manage to minimize risk and exposure.
Collaboratively develop with project stakeholders project guidelines and objectives to define success of a project.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for capture and execution of projects.
Understand business acumen associated with project management and deliver anticipate financial metrics.
Validate project/design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies.
Apply creative design thinking to client’s business problems to help maximize value of AECOM’s service to the client.