AECOM

Project Manager II

AECOM • $95K — $115K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education
  • 4+ years managing K-12 construction or public sector programs (preferred)
  • Experience with California school districts or public agencies (preferred)
  • Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, RA, or CCM (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of design management and construction delivery methods (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of K-12 construction and modernization programs
  • Manage multiple capital improvement projects simultaneously
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups including school districts, architects, and contractors
  • Monitor program performance and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Review schedules, cost estimates, and contracts
  • Facilitate client meetings and prepare executive reports
  • Support procurement and construction contract administration
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and educational standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful educational projects
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Professional development in project management
  • Hands-on experience with K-12 construction initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager II to support K-12 educational facility programs and capital improvement projects in San Francisco. This position will play a key role in the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of school construction and modernization programs for public sector clients. The ideal candidate will bring experience managing multiple concurrent projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups, and overseeing project delivery from planning through construction closeout.

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact students, educators, and local communities. Candidates with engineering and/or architecture backgrounds are highly desired; however, professionals with strong program or project management experience supporting K-12 design and construction programs will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of K-12 construction and modernization programs, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
  • Manage multiple capital improvement projects simultaneously, including new school construction, renovations, campus expansions, and facility upgrades.
  • Coordinate with school district representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
  • Monitor program performance, identify project risks, and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.
  • Review project schedules, cost estimates, change orders, and contract documentation.
  • Facilitate meetings with clients and project teams and prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
  • Support procurement activities, consultant selection processes, and construction contract administration.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, educational facility standards, safety requirements, and district policies.
  • Track program budgets and forecast project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while fostering strong client relationships.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field and 2+ years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience managing K-12 construction, educational facility, or public sector capital improvement programs.
  • Experience supporting California school districts, public agencies, or educational institutions.
  • Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar professional certification.
  • Strong understanding of design management, construction delivery methods, project controls, budgeting, and schedule management.
  • Demonstrated success supporting large-scale educational facility programs from planning through construction and occupancy.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship will not be provided for this position


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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
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