Sr. Construction Project Manager - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a senior-level Construction Project Manager in our DC office. This position will provide staff support on governmental projects during any phase of design and/or construction whether it’s a new building, full modernization, or renovation.

Past experience managing both construction input during design phase, construction phase and closeout as part of an integrated Program/CM team to complete large government programs with budgets ranging from $25M to $100M and beyond project life cycle.

Construction Project Manager Job Responsibilities Include

• Oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to verify the accordance to the specifications
• Monitor and assess construction performance while recording construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documentation requirements
• Manage inspection work in progress to assure that methods, materials, and equipment conform to approved standards
• Manage project Document Control including review of Construction Inspectors' daily status reports and construction progress schedules. Additionally, ensure utilization of shop drawing submittals process and incorporation of RFI's; conduct review of contractor change orders and make recommendations for changes and ultimately, incorporate change orders into project record
• Coordinate with the General Contractor and ensure Scheduling of all tests and inspections required by the Contract Documents or governmental authorities and arrange for the delivery of test and inspection reports to the OWNER and Architect
• Review punch list submitted by others and verify that items on the punch list have been completed and corrected prior to recommending substantial completion to the Owner
• Monitor construction work progress, process field construction documentation (RFI and submittal validation and logging), also provide engineering support and coordination of construction field activities with MEP and CSA inspectors
• Coordinate with the general contractor on required meetings and attend all site-based meetings
• Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls (cost and schedule) reviewers
• Lead Change Management Process
• Review, provide comments and fully approve Pay Applications
• Review and document condition of any off-site stored materials including gathering all the necessary insurances and bill of sales for Owner supporting pay application review and approval on behalf of the Owner
• Participate in Technical evaluations for A/E, GC and vendor selection
• Feasibility & constructability reviews of design submittals
• Obtaining all required District of Columbia project permits
• CPM Project Schedule review and critical path enforcement and understand project scheduled activities
• Shop drawing and construction submittal review
• Cost tracking and manage the Project budget
• Change Management including settlement and negotiation
• Construction Closeout
• Attend all site-based Stakeholder meetings
• Onsite at project site daily

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field with +8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of work experience and or education in construction management or another similar role
• Previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
• U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review
• U.S. Citizenship required, due to the nature of the work

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred Master’s degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering Management or other related field
• Preferred candidate to be located in DC Metro area
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Familiar with construction and project management software programs or other computer skills and functional knowledge of computer programs necessary to assemble presentations that clearly and efficiently communicate health of the project scope, schedule and budget upon request and with short notice.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills
• Preferred experience collaborating with peers and District of Columbia agencies or Federal government in DC Metro

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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