AECOM

Project Manager (Highway/Roadway Projects)

AECOM • $90K — $130K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent education.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred; must obtain California PE within 12 months if not already registered.
  • 15+ years of progressively increased leadership and responsibility.
  • Experience in business development and managing client relationships.
  • Proficient project management experience in small to medium highway projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee highway and roadway projects from start to finish.
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to project teams.
  • Ensure project adherence to design specifications, budgets, and schedules.
  • Handle budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract closeouts.
  • Develop comprehensive project management plans, including risk and quality control measures.
  • Coordinate across internal departments for seamless project execution.
  • Conduct project status meetings to update stakeholders on progress and challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager to be based in Sacramento, CA for a critical role in our organization.

Job Responsibilities
  • Assume full responsibility for the comprehensive management and administration of highway and roadway projects, including the establishment of project-specific objectives and policies of utmost importance.
  • Provide authoritative leadership and strategic guidance to subordinate team members, rigorously enforce company and project policies, and serve as the primary liaison between AECOM and client stakeholders.
  • Oversee and ensure with utmost diligence that all facets of the project are constructed in strict accordance with design specifications, budget constraints, and schedule requirements through the effective management of subordinate managers and supervisors.
  • Bear full accountability for administering the project from the critical budgeting and scheduling stages through procurement and contract closeout. This position carries significant profit and loss responsibility for assigned projects, demanding the highest level of financial acumen and strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans, including risk management strategies, quality control measures, and resource allocation plans.
  • Coordinate with various internal departments, including engineering, design, environmental, and construction teams, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings with team members and stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Manage and mitigate project risks, including identifying potential issues early and developing contingency plans to address them effectively.
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of all required project documentation, including permits, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance reports.
  • Collaborate with business development teams to identify new opportunities, prepare proposals, and participate in client presentations and negotiations.
  • Mentor and develop junior project management staff, senior and associate engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the team.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to highway and roadway construction projects.
  • Provide key support of business development activities including attending conferences and engineering societal events, and client management and relationship building.
  • Lead and support key project pursuit efforts including prepositioning, proposal developments, interviewing and project scope, fee, and contract terms negotiations.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other Engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer license and ability to obtain California PE within twelve months if not currently registered in California.
  • 15+ years of experience which reflect a progressively increasing level of leadership and responsibility.
  • Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff.
  • Experience with business development and client relations.
  • Project management experience leading small to medium sized highway projects; well-versed in all aspects of project development.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.


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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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