AECOM

Senior Dam Engineer / Project Manager

AECOM • $120K — $150K *
Oakland, CA 94601In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 8 years of experience, or equivalent
  • California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) License or equivalent from another state
  • 15 years of experience on various dam projects is preferred
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is preferred
  • Strong writing and communication skills are advantageous
  • Experience in business development is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-disciplinary project teams for dam and civil infrastructure projects
  • Deliver technical solutions with high client satisfaction
  • Approve and sign off on work products and deliverables
  • Develop and monitor work assignments for project staff
  • Prepare technical proposals and estimates for large projects
  • Contribute to all phases of project development and delivery
  • Foster client relationships to win new work assignments.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship from senior experts
  • Involvement in all phases of project lifecycle
  • Chance to work on major infrastructure projects
  • Engage with an industry-leading team in a collaborative environment
  • Potential for career advancement as the team expands its services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Dam Engineer to support geotechnical, civil infrastructure, and dams projects as part of the industry leading Dam Engineering Team in Oakland, CA. The candidate will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary project teams in developing solutions for key clients. Our senior technical leads and experts will be available and engaged to provide guidance and mentorship to the candidate, to facilitate integration with the team and development of opportunities for professional growth. In the role of Project Manager, you will also have the opportunity to be engaged with all phases of project development and delivery, and will serve as a key team member contributing to the success and growth of the business.

Ideal candidates will have the following types of skills and experience:
  • Project management experience working with water infrastructure clients on major infrastructure projects including dams.
  • Proven ability to deliver technical solutions on complex projects and assignments, with high client satisfaction, including a demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices.
  • Experience as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects, including approving and signing off on work products and deliverables.
  • Specialized technical education and expertise applicable to both studies and real-world designs.
  • Experience managing and supervising staff, including developing and monitoring work assignments and reviewing work developed by others.
  • Experience in business development and preparation of technical proposals, including development of estimates for engineering budgets and schedules on large projects.

Your background and experience should enable you to confidently work directly with clients and to develop and win new work assignments. You should also be able to roll up your sleeves to help develop and deliver quality technical solutions for our clients. This position represents an opportunity to further develop your skills managing teams of project professionals, while also establishing and executing successful project delivery strategies. Your experience covering all phases of the project lifecycle will help to facilitate further growth of the Team as we expand our services across the region.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related study + 8 years of relevant experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) License OR equivalent from another State with California registration in process and ability to complete within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15 years of relevant experience covering the full range of dam projects including planning, condition assessment, investigation, design, construction, and project management.
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Heavy civil construction design experience
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Business development for new and existing clients, including preparation of engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Experience managing and supervising engineering staff.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Occasional client/site travel may be required.

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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