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AECOM Sports is seeking an Architectural Project Manager based in Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX to lead and execute interdisciplinary projects with a focus on Sports, Public Assembly, and Higher Education projects. The role will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget of projects across the project lifecycle - from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. Responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure a successful delivery of assigned projects.

Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, and planning (inclusive of landscape design), strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management.  This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. 

AECOM Sports focuses on the Sports Venues, which encompasses everything from performance and development facilities to primary competition venues, ranging anywhere from small collegiate clients to the largest of professional leagues and franchises.  We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

Some of our recent projects include Intuit Dome, the most technologically advanced sports arena ever designed, and Foster Pavilion, a transformative new arena that will bolster the landscape of the University of Baylor campus, and University of Central Florida football campus upgrades that will propel UCF into a new athletic conference.

Job Summary/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction
• Engaging with both Team leaders, Client Contacts, and Partner firms
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts and preparing fee proposals
• Managing and leading teams and staff
• Successfully developing strategy, mitigation efforts, proposals, contract review, and leading project teams to execute projects
• Managing and supporting all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools
• Support business development efforts as required to engage new client opportunities
• Managing teams across business lines
• Managing subconsultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for the execution of projects
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Developing and monitoring a detailed project plan to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs to minimize risk
• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks
• Maintaining project documentation control

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, plus four +4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Architecture or Engineering leading multidisciplinary teams on business development (e.g., project proposals) and project deliverables (e.g., technical reports, studies, construction documents) is strongly preferred
• 4+ years with specific Project Management related experience in Sports Venues
• Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated team-building ability and internal/ external networking skills
• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues
• 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

• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

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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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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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