Senior Project Manager

$160,000 - $185,000/Yr

AECOM - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Albuquerque, NM

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Project Manager at AECOM is responsible for managing architectural projects from conceptual design through construction completion. This role involves leading project teams, interfacing with clients, and ensuring successful project delivery while adhering to schedules and budgets. The position requires strong organizational and technical skills, as well as the ability to mentor other project managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Represent AECOM and act as a primary contact with clients and prospective clients.
• Accountable for delivering successful projects on behalf of AECOM.
• Receive positive client feedback while achieving contractual performance and financial milestones across multiyear/multitask order contracts.
• Work with capture managers to propose on new work that can be successfully delivered.
• Prepare detailed project plans and technical approaches to manage scopes of work, schedules, fees, staffing plans, and project execution plans.
• Track project progress against requirements defined throughout the project lifecycle from capture to execution, construction, and closeout.
• Manage and direct professional and technical staff to complete a variety of architectural and engineering projects.
• Understand contract terms and conditions, negotiate when necessary, and adjust management to specific contract requirements.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation and communications throughout the life of the contract.
• Manage change and exercise appropriate escalation to management as necessary.
• Understand risks on projects, develop mitigation plans, and actively manage to minimize risk and exposure.
• Collaboratively develop project guidelines and objectives with stakeholders to define project success.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for project capture and execution.
• Understand business acumen associated with project management and deliver anticipated financial metrics.
• Validate project/design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies.
• Apply creative design thinking to client business problems to maximize value of AECOM's service to the client.
• Manage and mentor other project managers and staff.
• Conduct reviews and provide staff feedback for continued improvement.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architectural degree or related field + 10 years of experience with an architectural firm or related design field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Architect (preferred).
• People management experience.
• Experience managing A/E Vertical Design Projects as a consultant.
• Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
• Ability to be client facing, lead client discussions and charrettes.
• Strong technical skills related to planning, architectural design, and detailing.
• Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS.
• Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
• Experience with construction administration and permitting processes.
• LEED Accreditation or Well Certification or interest in sustainable design.
• Experience capturing work in a key market sector.
• Familiarity with design software developments (i.e. Revit, Autodesk 360, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• 15 or more years of professional experience managing work A/E.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.