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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is currently seeking a Project Manager to work on a broad range of projects for various New York City agencies. This role is not remote and requires on site presence throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

The role as Project Manager will assist in overseeing the delivery of various building construction, reconstruction and renovation projects as well as various sitework projects. The Project Manager will work with clients, design consultants, contractors and various stakeholders, managing projects through their lifecycles including pre-construction, procurement, construction and closeout of contracts to ensure that projects are of high quality and delivered in the most expeditious, efficient manner possible.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing oversight and direction to enable projects to be completed on time and on budget
• Serving as a liaison for those managing design and construction and various City departments to ensure smooth project delivery
• Coordinate construction activities, commissioning, testing and inspection, regulatory agencies and utilities as required
• Inspect installations for compliance with specifications and quality standards, maintaining project quality assurance
• Monitor construction contractor project safety compliance
• Utilizing various platforms and software to ensure efficient City review and approval pathways; reviewing plans and documents and providing feedback to various entities, and researching best practices to progress project delivery
• Contact with consultants, engineers, planners, architects, landscape architects, contractors, and representatives of civic, community and governmental organizations will be an aspect of the work
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring clear communication among team members
• Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking expenses, and implementing cost-control measures
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Implement and oversee change management processes to address scope changes and minimize project disruptions.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements

• 8 years’ experience managing new construction, reconstruction, and renovation of various building types and various associated sitework.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and project tracking systems such as e-builder or Primavera P6
• NY Registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Registered Landscape Architect preferred

• 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.