Deputy Project Manager - job 1 of 2

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief of Party in advancing and implementing a strategic vision for project delivery and catalyzing buy-in from key counterpart and beneficiary organizations
• Support the Chief of Party in overseeing delivery of all operational, financial, personnel and administrative requirements in compliance with all contractual terms, USAID rules and regulations, and AECOM policies and procedures
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams of infrastructure design engineers and other technical staff to complete detailed designs, specifications, and tender documents
• Assist PM in leading development of annual work plans, required deliverables and progress reports, and other technical requests
• Serve as acting PM, as requested
• Coordinate with local Ukrainian authorities and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with local needs and regulations
• Oversee quality control processes for all project deliverables, ensuring they meet USAID and AECOM standards
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as necessary
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Prepare and deliver presentations to USAID, local partners, and other stakeholders on project progress and outcomes
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and environmental regulations in project implementation
• Ability to clear background check including substance abuse test and medical clearance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical or related degree plus eight years of related experience. 
• U. S. Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in infrastructure design, including at least 5 years managing complex projects with multiple tasks or contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-national engineering subcontractors
• As a condition of employment, candidates must be willing to work in an elevated security risk environment.
• As a condition of employment, position requires candidates to work and live internationally to support project.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available 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.