Project Manager II

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AECOM is seeking a Project Manager II to be based in San Diego, CA.

The successful candidate will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of managing projects to achieve specified objectives. This role demands a high level of expertise in overall project planning, coordination, and control from inception to completion. The primary focus is to ensure the delivery of functionally and financially viable projects that meet stringent deadlines, adhere to authorized budgets, and maintain the highest quality standards.

Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Manages one or more moderately complex project, involving a combination of the following:
• Clients with a regional geographic footprint; OR,
• Projects involving multiple services provided by regional IE offices; OR,
• Other complexities, such as projects that involve litigation, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.
• May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
• Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• May supervise: senior level engineers (all disciplines applicable), as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.

This also includes:

• Manages one or more very complex project, involving a combination of the following:
• Clients with a national geographic footprint; OR,
• Projects involving a full spectrum of services offered by IE; OR,
• Other complexities, such as projects that involve litigation, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.
• Manages all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
• Has consenting and regulatory authority for approvals.
• Manages other Project Managers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Industry certifications such as CCM or PMP.
• Prior DSA and K-12 experience is preferred.   
• 8 Years of construction project management experience working on K-12 sites.  
• Master planning experience. 
• Previous owners representative experience. 

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available with 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.