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AECOM is seeking a Project Manager – Capital Projects to support the delivery of complex public-sector capital improvement projects. Working as part of an integrated project management team, this position will support the Senior Project Manager and assume primary responsibility for assigned project phases, work streams, and project management activities as projects progress through design, Design-Build procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The Project Manager will coordinate consultants and contractors, monitor schedule and cost performance, manage project documentation, support procurement and construction activities, and help ensure assigned work is completed in accordance with established project requirements, program controls, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project phases and work streams under the direction of the project’s Senior Project Manager.
• Support delivery of capital projects through planning, design, Design-Build procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, specialty consultant, contractor, and Design-Build team activities and deliverables.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance against established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and track design submissions, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), design clarifications, action items, and other project deliverables.
• Maintain project schedules, cost information, change documentation, risk registers, decision logs, and other project controls for assigned work streams.
• Identify schedule, cost, quality, coordination, and delivery issues and support development of appropriate corrective actions.
• Support Design-Build procurement activities, including preparation and coordination of RFQs, RFPs, solicitation documents, technical requirements, proposal evaluations, and procurement documentation.
• Assist with consultant and contractor selection, proposal reviews, interviews, negotiations, and recommendation documentation.
• Review design and construction documents for coordination, completeness, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Conduct project site visits to observe construction progress, document field conditions, identify potential issues, and support resolution of deficiencies.
• Track punch-list items, deficiencies, corrective actions, and outstanding project issues through resolution.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, facility representatives, consultants, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and other project participants.
• Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action-item logs, project correspondence, presentations, and status reports.
• Facilitate project coordination meetings and ensure decisions, responsibilities, and action items are clearly documented and tracked.
• Support evaluation and processing of change requests, change orders, payment applications, cost proposals, and schedule impacts.
• Assist with project risk identification, documentation, tracking, and mitigation.
• Support permitting, regulatory coordination, utility coordination, and other project approval activities.
• Support commissioning, testing, substantial completion, final completion, occupancy transition, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with established document control and records management requirements.
• Ensure assigned activities comply with applicable public-sector requirements, project procedures, building codes, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Provide regular project status information to the Senior Project Manager and escalate significant schedule, cost, risk, quality, or stakeholder issues as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field plus 6 years of relevant construction project management experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing capital construction projects on behalf of an owner, public agency, program management consultant, or construction management organization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Progressive Design-Build and Design-Build project delivery.
• Public-sector capital project experience.
• Experience with courthouse, judicial, civic, institutional, government, or other complex public facilities.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and specialty vendors on multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of construction project controls, including scheduling, cost tracking, change management, risk management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Experience conducting construction site observations and tracking field issues through resolution.
• Experience supporting project commissioning, turnover, occupancy, and closeout.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project activities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience preparing project reports, meeting documentation, and presentations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), or related professional certification is preferred.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

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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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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