Sr. Construction Manager

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Sr. Construction Manager to provide leadership coordination and oversight of field construction activities for complex infrastructure and facility projects. This role is responsible for supporting construction-phase execution managing field coordination monitoring contractor performance and helping ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved drawings specifications budget requirements and schedule commitments.

The Construction Manager will work closely with Program Directors Senior Project Managers Construction Managers inspectors contractors design professionals commissioning teams and key stakeholders to support effective project delivery from pre-construction through closeout. This position requires strong construction administration experience sound judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams in active project environments.

This role is well-suited for a construction professional with experience overseeing contractors reviewing construction documentation managing change activity coordinating inspections and testing and supporting schedule budget quality and closeout requirements on multi-stakeholder projects.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall leadership coordination and monitoring of field construction activities and construction management services to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee construction work to confirm compliance with approved drawings specifications contract documents budget requirements and schedule expectations.
• Support Program Directors and Senior Project Managers with the assignment and coordination of Construction Managers Construction Representatives inspectors and project team resources.
• Oversee Construction Managers field teams contractors and project stakeholders to support safe compliant and coordinated construction execution.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and organize pre-construction meetings to establish project expectations communication protocols schedule requirements and construction-phase procedures.
• Schedule and lead recurring construction meetings as needed to review progress resolve field issues coordinate upcoming work and track action items.
• Initiate negotiate review and maintain records related to contract documents change orders claims inspection reports substitutions plans specifications and other construction documentation.
• Assemble and coordinate contractor schedules commissioning schedules and other project inputs to support updates to the master construction schedule.
• Coordinate with Senior Inspectors to align the work of field quality assurance inspectors material testing teams and other inspection resources.
• Review daily construction reports provided by inspectors and coordinate resolution of non-conformance reports and field quality issues.
• Secure required sign-off documentation for embedded concealed and completed work items prior to acceptance or continuation of related work.
• Audit applications for payment before submission to the Project Manager including review of supporting documentation and field verification.
• Review quantity surveys and reports for installed stored and on-site equipment and materials when processing contractor pay requests.
• Review contractor and stakeholder requests for proposed changes to the scope of work and assess potential impacts to cost schedule and project requirements.
• Review contractor proposals coordinate with architects and engineers and provide recommendations related to change orders and construction modifications.
• Coordinate construction schedules and field activities among stakeholders including utilities governing agencies airlines concessionaires vendors contractors and project teams.
• Manage commissioning activities punch list resolution equipment testing turnover documentation and project closeout requirements following completion of construction.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing construction management or field oversight on complex infrastructure aviation transportation public agency commercial facility or capital improvement projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors inspectors design teams commissioning teams and multiple project stakeholders in active construction environments.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration change order management claims review pay application review non-conformance reporting and project closeout procedures.
• Experience reviewing construction schedules contractor progress quantity surveys inspection reports and field documentation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings specifications contract documents RFIs submittals change proposals and field reports.
• Experience coordinating with utilities governing agencies airport stakeholders concessionaires vendors or other third-party stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of field quality assurance material testing coordination commissioning punch list management and turnover documentation.
• Proficiency with construction management document control scheduling and reporting systems.
• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project stakeholders.

Additional Information :

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time