AECOM

Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

AECOM$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in New Mexico, or ability to obtain one within first 6 months.
  • Experience in municipal projects is preferred over industrial projects.
  • Familiarity with software like ArcGIS, AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, SWMM, and Storm/Sewer/WaterCAD.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including client interaction and public speaking.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight for design staff on water and wastewater projects.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while promoting AECOM's services.
  • Evaluate project opportunities and assist in consultant selection and qualification preparation.
  • Coordinate contract negotiations and draft service agreements for management review.
  • Ensure compliance with project terms and monitor subcontractor obligations.
  • Develop project work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring communication with the team.
  • Supervise and manage technical professionals and project staff, including workload and staffing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Disability benefits and paid time off.
  • Voluntary benefits and flexible work options available.
  • Well-being resources and employee assistance programs offered.
  • Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to be based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager will support and lead projects for water and wastewater clients primarily in the Albuquerque area but also include national projects including planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water distribution and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Technical oversight of design staff and team members for water and wastewater infrastructure projects including water pipelines, sewage collection systems, pump stations, storage tanks, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, etc.
  • Identifies new business opportunities for AECOM, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes AECOM's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
  • Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of AECOM's qualification/experience statements.
  • Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
  • Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
  • Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • May supervise technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff including workload and staffing management.
  • Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline plus eight (8) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in New Mexico, the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working on municipal projects preferred over industrial projects.
  • Experience and familiarity with the following programs: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, SWMM, and/or Storm/Sewer/WaterCAD
  • Experience working with local clients in New Mexico.
  • Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
  • No relocation is available for this role


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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.

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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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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