Senior Project Manager-Owner's Representative Owner Advisor (Progressive Design-Build)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager Owners Representative / Owner Advisor (Progressive Design-Build) to support the delivery of large-scale public infrastructure and facilities programs in the Los Angeles area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to public sector clients guiding complex capital projects from early planning and procurement through design construction commissioning and project closeout.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience managing large complex capital projects within a public agency environment and will play a key role in representing owner interests throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires expertise in Progressive Design-Build delivery stakeholder coordination project controls risk management multidisciplinary team leadership and Southern California public sector project experience. Experience managing public campus development industrial facilities utility operations centers maintenance facilities fleet yards administrative buildings or mission-critical projects is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering large complex capital programs and possess the ability to navigate the unique challenges of public sector project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owners Representative and trusted advisor on large public capital projects utilizing Progressive Design-Build delivery methods.
• Manage projects through all phases of development including planning programming procurement design construction commissioning occupancy and project closeout.
• Provide strategic oversight throughout project execution to ensure alignment with client objectives schedule budget quality and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with owners design-build teams contractors consultants utility stakeholders and regulatory agencies to facilitate project delivery.
• Lead project governance activities including stakeholder engagement executive reporting risk management issue resolution and decision support.
• Review design development cost estimates schedules value engineering initiatives and constructability considerations on behalf of the owner.
• Monitor project controls change management processes budget performance and schedule adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support public procurement and contracting activities including design-build entity RFQP preparation selection processes contract administration and negotiation support.
• Facilitate collaboration between technical operational and executive stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support effective delivery of complex public works programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable public agency policies regulations standards and reporting requirements.
• Mentor project team members and contribute to the continued growth of AECOMs program management practice through business development efforts and industry organization participation as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related discipline and 8 years of project management experience supporting vertical construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years of experience managing large-scale vertical construction projects within public sector utility infrastructure or institutional environments.
• Demonstrated experience serving as an Owners Representative Owner Advisor Program Manager or Project Manager on Progressive Design-Build or Design-Build projects.
• Experience delivering a major capital project with construction value exceeding $250 million.
• Strong understanding of public agency capital project delivery governance processes procurement requirements and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing projects from planning and design through construction commissioning and facility turnover and leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering architecture construction and program management disciplines
• Experience managing complex public campus development industrial facilities utility operations centers maintenance facilities fleet yards administrative buildings or mission-critical projects.
• DBIA certification Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Professional Engineer (PE) or other relevant professional certification.
• Exceptional communication leadership negotiation and client relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting large municipal or public works agencies is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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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