Senior Tunnel Construction Project Manager

AECOM•Austin, TX

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Senior Tunnel Construction Project Manager for its Austin, Texas office. The position leads construction delivery across two major Central Texas infrastructure projects: a large-scale TBM drainage tunnel project and a separate drainage tunnel pump station project. The role serves as a senior client contact and leads multidisciplinary construction teams, with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, constructability, commissioning, and project financial performance. It involves close coordination with the client, TXDOT, contractors, designers, inspectors, and other stakeholders. The position has a hybrid work model, with significant field and client engagement. The role oversees project planning and execution throughout the construction life cycle, including pre-construction budgeting and scheduling, procurement, construction, start-up and operations, commissioning, and contract closeout. It manages interfaces among tunneling, pump station facilities, drainage infrastructure, utilities, surface improvements, and other project elements, while addressing operational requirements, risks, changes, claims, cost and schedule issues, and constructability concerns. The manager also establishes project controls, mentors construction professionals, enforces project policies and standards, supports senior-level client engagement and decision-making, and leads transition of facilities to operations. AECOM states that relocation support may be available to qualified candidates, potentially including temporary monthly housing assistance as part of an approved relocation package. Visa sponsorship is not offered. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits may vary by employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leave, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

BA/BS and 12+ years of relevant experience in tunnel and pump station construction, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
At least 4 years of leadership experience.
Registered professional engineer in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Project Manager experience on projects with construction costs exceeding $500 million USD, including employee management of a diverse pool of professionals.
Extensive knowledge of Texas DOT standard specifications.
Some knowledge of AASHTOWare Project – Construction & Materials.
Extensive knowledge of budget management and risks for the client and AECOM.
10+ years of experience managing entire projects, including direct client interface.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage construction activities across two major infrastructure projects, leading project managers, construction managers, field staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Provide senior construction leadership for a large-scale TBM tunnel project, coordinating project activities and design reviews for underground excavation, tunnel construction, support systems, and related infrastructure.
Lead construction management for a drainage tunnel pump station project, including design reviews, construction sequencing, interfaces, commissioning, and operational considerations.
Serve as a primary liaison among AECOM, the client, and designers, communicating project progress, risks, cost, schedule, quality, value engineering, and construction issues.
Coordinate with TXDOT, contractors, design teams, inspectors, and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues and maintain alignment with project requirements and applicable TXDOT standards.
Deliver projects in accordance with design, contract requirements, budget, schedule, safety expectations, and quality standards.
Lead planning and execution throughout the construction life cycle, from pre-construction budgeting and scheduling and procurement through construction, start-up, operations, commissioning, and contract closeout.
Manage construction scheduling, sequencing, and interfaces among tunneling operations, pump station facilities, drainage infrastructure, utilities, surface improvements, and other project elements.
Work with the client and project teams to identify and address value engineering concepts, construction risks, changes, claims, schedule impacts, cost issues, and constructability concerns.
Coordinate client maintenance and operational requirements and plan construction around existing facilities, infrastructure, and ongoing client operations.
Establish and maintain project controls for budget, schedule, cost forecasting, change management, risk, and overall project performance.
Guide and mentor subordinate managers and project personnel while leading a diverse team of construction professionals.
Enforce AECOM and project-specific policies, procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
Support client engagement, project reporting, issue resolution, and senior-level strategic decision-making.
Lead facility start-up, testing, commissioning, transition to operations, and resolution of outstanding construction and operational issues.
Maintain primary fiscal responsibility for assigned projects and proactively manage financial performance, risks, and opportunities for the client and AECOM.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life and AD&D benefits
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
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
Relocation support may be available to qualified candidates, potentially including temporary monthly housing assistance as part of an approved relocation package.