Senior Project Manager- Architecture/Engineering

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Los Angeles, California or Orange, California office to lead complex, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering projects. The role oversees project teams, guides project execution, engages clients, and supports delivery across markets including science and technology, advanced manufacturing, commercial, aerospace, higher education, industrial and process, transportation, aviation, sports, and federal work. Projects may be located across the western United States and beyond. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for client leadership and satisfaction, design management in partnership with office design leaders, project strategy, financial performance, risk mitigation, scheduling, staffing, quality, and delivery. The role also contributes to business development, mentors junior staff, participates in performance coaching, and may support recruitment and interviewing. The position requires an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and 10 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of leadership experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional registration or licensure required.
Demonstrated effectiveness working in multidisciplinary teams, including collaboration, mentoring, and client satisfaction.
Thorough knowledge of the project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including work with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Proficiency in 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 credential.
Experience using programs that report on financial management for resource planning.

Responsibilities

Manage small to large architecture and engineering projects, taking primary responsibility for client leadership, communication, and satisfaction.
Lead project design management in partnership with office design leaders and advocate for design excellence.
Develop management strategies for successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation.
Build and manage positive client relationships, balancing client expectations with contractual obligations and corporate goals.
Communicate and collaborate with project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors, and jurisdictions.
Develop, define, and maintain project schedules to meet contractual obligations and align with team size and skills.
Establish and update project staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
Provide technical and administrative supervision of multidisciplinary project staff to meet technical, administrative, and schedule targets in accordance with corporate policy and applicable standards.
Take responsibility for client satisfaction, service, quality, and financial performance.
Manage project delivery and deliverables to ensure high-quality documentation and professionalism.
Support office business development by learning the local client market, participating in professional organizations, and assisting with proposals and interviews.
Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
Participate in recruitment and interviewing as requested.