Facilities Engineering Project Manager

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At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving your commute, keeping lights on, providing clean water, or transforming skylines. We partner with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

With accelerating global infrastructure investment, our services are in great demand. Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

AECOM is seeking a Facilities Engineering Project Manager to support a five‑year, $3.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to improve Chicago’s water services. The role involves planning, designing, and managing large‑ and small‑scale water, wastewater, and conveyance projects for federal, state, municipal agencies, and private industry.

A highly qualified candidate is an engineer with a Professional Engineer license who has led and supported large municipal capital improvement programs. Experience managing and collaborating with large joint‑venture projects, and prior experience with water infrastructure projects, is preferred.

• Serve as the Project Manager responsible for the development and delivery of the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities including water purification plants, intake structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and large‑scale conveyance tunnels.
• Provide technical oversight for implementation of projects.
• Coordinate and participate in project presentations to DWM and external groups.
• Lead conceptual project development, RFQ preparation, design consultant selection, and negotiation of final scope and fee for assignments.
• Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with design and construction managers to finalize project assignments.
• Manage project teams and monitor consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments.
• Monitor and manage project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Supervise technical professionals and other project managers, including workload and staffing management.
• Monitor and report financial and completion status to client.
• Perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering or related discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Professional Engineering license in Illinois or ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 20 years of progressive experience in water/wastewater facilities as an engineer and project manager.
• Experience working on municipal projects.
• Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, persuasive ability; strong project financial management; and ability to lead diverse, multi‑disciplined teams.

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Employment sponsorship is not offered.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

We are a 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.

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.