Senior Project Manager- Architecture/Engineering

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their growing Los Angeles, CA or Orange, CA office. This role involves leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and mentoring high-performing teams in delivering architecture and engineering solutions. The position requires deep technical knowledge, strategic leadership, and a collaborative approach to client engagement across various markets including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports, and Federal sectors. The team emphasizes beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in their projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field and 10 years of relevant experience including 2 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional registration/licensure required.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction.
Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.

Nice To Haves

15 years of project management experience leading Institutional, Commercial or Federal projects of varying types and complexity.
LEED AP preferred.
Experience using programs that report on financial management for resource planning; preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a range of small to large size architectural and engineering projects, assuming primary responsibility for client leadership, communication and satisfaction.
Provide leadership in the design management of the project in partnership with office design leaders and provide stewardship over the process as an advocate for design excellence.
Provide management strategy necessary to achieve successful project delivery, financial performance and risk mitigation.
Develop and manage positive client relationships and work as the client’s advocate by identifying and balancing expectations within the context of contractual obligations, corporate goals, and client satisfaction.
Communicate often and effectively with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner.
Develop, define, and maintain project schedule to meet contractual obligations and to match team size and skill.
Establish and update project staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
Provide technical and administrative supervision of the multi-disciplinary project staff assuring the technical, administrative and schedule targets are met within the framework of corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional and corporate standards.
Take responsibility for overall client satisfaction, service, quality and financial performance.
Manage project delivery and deliverables to ensure the highest quality of documentation and professionalism.
Participate in office business development efforts through learning/understanding the local client market, maintaining an active role in professional organizations and supporting proposal development and interviews.
Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.