AECOM

Senior Electrical Project Manager

AECOM • $100K — $130K *
Roanoke, VA 24018In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2 years in project leadership.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent registration required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to the role's requirements.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License necessary.
  • Preferred: 15+ years in electrical engineering and project management, with DoD project experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead small to large-scale architectural and engineering projects as the main client contact.
  • Develop strategies for project management ensuring delivery, performance, and risk management.
  • Establish and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary teams to meet project scope, schedule, and quality goals.
  • Provide high-quality project deliverables and maintain professionalism throughout the project.
  • Cultivate strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
  • Support business development through proposals, interviews, and market engagement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects in our Roanoke, VA office. This role blends technical electrical engineering expertise with project and client leadership, overseeing projects from concept through construction while ensuring design excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Leadership
  • Lead and manage small to large-scale architectural and engineering projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients.
  • Develop and execute project management strategies to ensure successful delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation.
  • Establish and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation aligned with contractual requirements.
  • Provide technical and administrative oversight of multi-disciplinary teams to meet project scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
  • Ensure high-quality project deliverables, documentation, and overall professionalism.
  • Foster strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor, balancing expectations, scope, and project constraints.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal development, interviews, and market engagement.

Electrical Engineering & Technical Leadership
  • Lead or support the design of electrical power distribution systems, including medium- and low-voltage systems, grounding, and lightning protection.
  • Mentor junior staff, support performance development, and assist in recruitment efforts.
  • Prepare and edit technical specifications for electrical systems and equipment.
  • Interpret client requirements and translate them into code-compliant, innovative design solutions.
  • Oversee development of electrical construction documents
  • Perform power system studies using SKM or similar modeling tools.
  • Conduct site assessments, field investigations, and construction site visits.
  • Perform quality control reviews of electrical designs and mentor engineering staff.
  • Coordinate directly with client subject matter experts (SMEs) for system integration and design alignment.
  • Support construction administration, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site coordination.
  • Develop and review construction cost estimates for electrical scopes.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field and 10 years of relevant experience, including electrical design including 2 years of project management / leadership or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional registration.
  • Due to the nature of the role, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering and project management.
  • Experience with DoD projects and familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Expertise in mission critical systems, microgrids, spot networks, and electrical commissioning.
  • Experience with telecommunications systems, including A/V and electronic security design.
  • Proven experience in A/E proposal development and client-facing roles.
  • Strong leadership skills in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with financial management tools for project tracking and forecasting.
  • LEED AP or sustainable design experience preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.


Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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 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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