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AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our multi-disciplinary design team addressing the most challenging engineering tasks in power generation. AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in renewable, traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies.

This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners advancing the innovative stellarator technology to the world.

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For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

We seek a project professional able to manage the project lifecycle from the project basis of design stage through the issuance of deliverables, ensuring seamless coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires a strong understanding of engineering design, interconnection, utility markets, and construction processes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to lead matrixed design teams and manage client-approved engineering consultants.

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for the management of assigned projects; Function as the project manager / program manager
• Take ownership of internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management.
• Facilitate planning and kickoff meetings to ensure alignment among all project stakeholders.
• Support projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Facilitate the design process, including conducting "page-turn design reviews" and equipment fabrication reviews at key project milestones (30%, 60%, and 100% design completion).
• Work closely with the technical delivery team (incl subcontractors) to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to exceed client’s satisfaction. This includes coordination with team members across the world
• Deliver projects in accordance with the AECOM Quality Management System (QMS) process
• Proposal support / capture leadership to support business development activities
• Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiation of contracts
• Client development through existing contracts/relationships including managing key accounts and developing new accounts
• Occasional travel to client or project sites

Level specific responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
• Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are delivered in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.

AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions. 

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and 6 years of relevant project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Project Management experience directly related to power generation projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering projects and/or programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)
• Nuclear project experience
• +15 Years of relevant experience, power generation or heavy industrial
• Experience in managing projects worked in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM/ACC)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success working in a remote team environment

Relocation assistance may be available for this position

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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. 

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