Senior Project Manager - Federal Architecture​/Engineering Design

Senior Project Manager – Building Architecture/Engineering Design

Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager assigned to the Buildings and Places practice in Roanoke, VA. The Senior Project Manager may also work remotely where there is an established AECOM Buildings design presence. The role involves mentoring the Federal design team, leading design development and review, client communication, consultant coordination, and contract administration for a diverse portfolio within the Federal market sector.

• Performs various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific project team.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerning unique or controversial problems, exploring subject areas, defining scope, selecting problems for investigation, and developing novel concepts and approaches.
• Acts as the primary liaison between internal/external project partners, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and implementation of action plans.
• Independently guides and resolves technical matters on project with ability to consult with Technical Leadership on complex building code issues, while providing expertise in Healthcare or large campus program/project management.
• Operates with minimal supervision, receives primarily administrative guidance with assignments framed in broad general objectives and limits, showcasing a leadership role with significant autonomy.
• Leads a team of Architects and/or designers, orchestrating and aligning the activities of the project.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part time as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US licensed Architect or Engineer.
• US citizenship required.
• Valid US Driver’s License; must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.

• 15+ years of experience, including experience with federal programs and managing projects and people.
• Direct experience managing projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other Department of Defense contracting agencies.
• Federal government portfolio (DOD, VA, GSA, etc.).
• Experience with UFC’s, ETL’s, AFMAN’s, and AFI’s.
• Additional credentialing such as PMP, DBIA, and/or LEEP AP.
• Experience in developing scope, fee, and terms for proposals and change orders for interdisciplinary teams related to building design and engineering.
• Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues.
• USACE CQM certification or equivalent.
• Industry certifications such as CCM or PMP.
• Holds or previously held a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven organizational skills with a proven track record in client satisfaction while meeting deliverables and deadline requirements.
• Internally driven, self‑starter, team orientated.
• Engineer with strong, hands‑on technical knowledge as well as proven experience leading a team through all phases of a project. The…