Assistant Project Manager - (Design Review/Engineering) - AECOM

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Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Design) to be based in Sacramento, CA or Los Angeles, CA. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will help oversee the technical designs for preliminary and advanced engineering documents/deliverables, as well as managing and tracking specific tasks and deliverables within the design contract, ensuring that assigned contracts and agreements are administered and managed in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures of the client, as well as management of assigned contracts in accordance with federal and State of California laws and regulations, contract provisions, and the client’s policies and procedures. In addition, the incumbent will assist in the coordination of utility and local facility relocations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist to oversee technical design for engineering plans, calculations, and reports, including performing a programmatic review of technical submittals to ensure product quality and conformance with applicable design criteria, directive letters, specifications, contract constraints, and applicable laws.
• Provides oversight and guidance to consultants performing a wide variety of professional engineering work under contract with the Authority related to the high-speed rail project, holding them accountable for ensuring that assigned contracts and agreements are administered and managed in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures of the Authority, the SCM, and the GC. Performs required independent quality assurance and verification inspections of deliverables.
• Provides technical support, analysis, and interpretation of documents such as reports, studies, and plans to conform to structural engineering codes, third party, local agency design, and engineering way, environmental services, rail operations, planning, and sustainability; also the candidate will also work with the Sup TE to provide Over the Shoulder review, which is a concurrent review that is coordinated with the various functions of the Authority.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education        

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience with transportation projects and disciplines.
• Knowledge of various phases and functional responsibility of high-speed rail project development and delivery.
• Knowledge of federal and state contracting laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and managing multi-discipline teams to meet project milestones.
  Good knowledge of project management of tunneling projects.

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position 
• Relocation is available for this position. 

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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.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.