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AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to be based in one of our Southern Southwest offices. Hybrid opportunities in our Los Angeles, CA; Orange, CA; San Diego, CA; Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV offices.

As a people manager, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for mentoring and guiding the Federal design team to success. In addition to helping lead design development and review, the Senior Project Manager will also be responsible for client communication, consultant coordination, and contract administration.   Project responsibility will be focused on a diverse portfolio within the Federal market sector.

The successful candidate must be a licensed Architect or engineer with strong, hands-on technical knowledge as well as proven experience leading a team through all phases of a project.  The ideal candidate will have experience managing federal design projects and competence across federal design criteria, including UFC's, ETL's, AFMAN's, and AFI's.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Acts as the primary liaison between internal/external project partners, ensuring effective communication, development, coordination and implementation of action plans.
• Ability to independently guide and resolve technical matters on project with ability to consult with Technical Leadership on complex building code issues, when necessary. Demonstrating a depth of expertise in Healthcare or large campus program/project management. 
• Operates with minimal supervision, receiving primarily administrative guidance, with assignments framed in broad general objectives and limits, showcasing a leadership role with significant autonomy. 
• Leads a team of Architects and/or designers, orchestrating and aligning the activities of the project.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS Architecture or Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Licensed Architect or Engineer

• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract/security requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than 12 years of experience, including experience with federal programs and managing projects and people

• Direct experience managing projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

• Federal government portfolio (DOD, VA, GSA, etc.)

• Experience with (UFC's, ETL's, AFMAN's, and AFI's.)

• Additional credentialing such as PMP, DBIA, and/or LEEP AP

• Experience in developing scope, fee, and terms for proposals and change orders for interdisciplinary teams related to building design and engineering.

• Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities

• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues

• Architect or Engineer with professional registration in the US

• USACE CQM certification or equivalent

• Industry certifications such as CCM or PMP

• Holds or previously held a Department of Defense security clearance

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

• Proven organizational skills with a proven track record in client satisfaction while meeting deliverables and deadline requirements

• Internally driven, self-starter, team orientated

• Sponsorship 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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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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