Senior Construction Project Manager - job 1 of 2

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At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

AECOM is seeking a senior-level Construction Project Manager in our Orange, California office. This position will manage municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects during any phase of design and/or construction whether it’s a new building/facility, full modernization, or renovation.

Past experience managing both construction input during design phase, construction phase, and closeout as part of an integrated Program/CM team to complete large infrastructure programs with budgets ranging from $25M to $100M and beyond project life cycle.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Manages and coordinates moderate to highly complex projects.
• Keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as clients and agencies, to gather and disseminate information effectively.
• May manage any phase of project (from beginning to close out).
• Proactively manages timeliness and resources to prevent miscommunication and delays.
• Oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to verify the accordance to the specifications.
• Monitor and assess construction performance while recording construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with the General Contractor and ensure Scheduling of all tests and inspections required by the Contract Documents or municipal authorities and arrange for the delivery of test and inspection reports to the Owner and Architect/Engineer.
• Review punch list submitted by others and verify that items on the punch list have been completed and corrected prior to recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
• Monitor construction work progress, process field construction documentation (RFI and submittal validation and logging), also provide engineering support and coordination of construction field activities with inspectors.
• Coordinate with the general contractor on required meetings and attend all site-based meetings.
• Feasibility & constructability reviews of design submittals.
• CPM Project Schedule review and critical path enforcement and understand project scheduled activities.
• Shop drawing and construction submittal review.
• Cost tracking and manage the Project budget.
• Change Management including settlement and negotiation.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field with +10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of work experience and or education in construction management or another similar role.

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred candidate to be located in Southern California and have experience in the local engineering and/or construction market.
• Previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills.
• Familiar with construction and project management software programs.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills.

• Sponsorship is not available 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.