Deputy Project Manager

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AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to be based in Oakland, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead execution of significant rail/transit project delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transportation project teams.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of projects deliverables.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Establish relationships with local agencies and be a visible leader/trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally.
• A desire to work with external contractors/consultants, AECOM’s other divisions/regions and interact directly with major clients local and globally.
• Manage staff and tasks associated with rail/transit contracts.
• Support various rail professional services pursuits related to major rail capital programs including light rail, heavy rail, or commuter rail.
• Manage multidiscipline teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget on multi-million tasks or projects.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Responsible for the whole project lifecycle from planning, design, procurement, construction, integration, commissioning, and closeout.  
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan for assigned projects.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in organizational development and leadership; client service management; leading delivery of program management, design, and/or construction management services, and/or business development activities for large-scale transportation/transit clients and/or projects.
• 2+ years of experience in managing the delivery of large complex rail transit projects.
• Experience must include continuous design management responsibility, including management of design services during construction. The experience must include interfacing with state and local jurisdictions.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software programs.
• PE in the state of California or ability to obtain registration within 6 months.
• Ability to create grading plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads or OpenRail.
• Familiarity with plan/profile creation for rail projects.
• Track and manage task budgets and schedule experience.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction.
• Provide in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance for design/project management/program management.
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing project needs and deadlines.
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications including Microsoft (MS) word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

• Travel is not required for this position.
• Sponsorship is provided for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.