Senior Construction Project Manager (Capital Projects)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager Capital Projects to serve as the owners representative and lead project manager for complex public-sector capital projects. This position will provide overall leadership and accountability for assigned projects from acquisition and pre-development through design Design-Build procurement construction commissioning and closeout.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing project scope schedule budget risk quality consultants contractors and stakeholder coordination while ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with established program controls and public-sector requirements. For projects requiring multiple project management resources this position will also provide direction and oversight to Project Managers assigned to the project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owners representative and lead project manager for assigned capital projects from acquisition and pre-development through design construction commissioning and closeout.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for project scope schedule budget quality risk and delivery performance.
• Lead Design-Build procurement and delivery activities including development and coordination of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) proposal evaluations interviews negotiations and contract award activities.
• Coordinate acquisition and pre-development due diligence activities including site assessments feasibility studies existing conditions investigations utility evaluations environmental reviews and other technical assessments.
• Develop and maintain project execution strategies aligned with program requirements project objectives funding constraints and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage multidisciplinary architectural engineering specialty consultant contractor and Design-Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review consultant and contractor deliverables for completeness quality contractual compliance constructability and alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets identify potential variances and develop mitigation and recovery strategies when necessary.
• Lead project risk management activities including identification assessment tracking mitigation and escalation of significant project risks.
• Manage project changes and support evaluation of change orders cost proposals schedule impacts claims and other contractual matters.
• Direct and review the work of Project Managers and other project management resources assigned to the same project.
• Facilitate project stakeholder executive and decision-making meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up of decisions and action items.
• Prepare and present executive-level project reports addressing schedule budget risk design procurement construction and other key performance indicators.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders facility representatives user groups consultants contractors authorities having jurisdiction and other project participants.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable public-sector procurement requirements building codes regulations standards policies and contractual requirements.
• Support permitting agency coordination utility coordination and other regulatory activities necessary for successful project delivery.
• Provide oversight during construction including resolution of design and construction issues review of project performance and coordination of stakeholder decisions.
• Support commissioning substantial completion final completion turnover occupancy and project closeout activities.
• Ensure project documentation controls reporting and decision-making processes conform to established program requirements reporting formats and review cycles.
• Promote consistent application of project management best practices across assigned projects.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related field plus 8 years of relevant construction and capital project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15  years of relevant construction and capital project management experience
• Demonstrated experience serving as an owners representative Senior Project Manager or lead Project Manager for complex capital construction projects.
• Experience managing projects through acquisition due diligence feasibility pre-development design procurement construction commissioning and closeout.
• Significant experience managing Progressive Design-Build and Design-Build project delivery.
• Experience developing or supporting RFQs RFPs proposal evaluations interviews negotiations and Design-Build contract awards.
• Experience managing large-scale technically complex or highly visible public-sector capital projects.
• Experience with courthouse judicial civic institutional government  or other complex public facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary design consultants contractors Design-Build teams and specialty consultants.
• Strong knowledge of project controls scheduling cost management change management risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Experience managing projects in active or occupied facilities with complex stakeholder and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership public agencies end users consultants contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Experience supervising or providing technical and project leadership to Project Managers and other project delivery professionals.
• Strong written verbal organizational analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registered Architect (RA) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification is preferred.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. 

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