Senior Architectural Project Manager - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager based in Ohio to lead and execute multidisciplinary projects with a focus on Civic/Municipal, Science & Technology, and Higher Education projects in a highly collaborative and design-focused studio.

This hire can be seated in either our Cleveland or Columbus office and will work on a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days a week in the office and rest remote.

The role will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of projects across the project lifecycle - from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. Responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure the successful delivery of assigned projects.

Job Summary/Core Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:

• Spearhead the development of deeply rooted and enduring partnerships with AECOM's clients, driving opportunities for future collaboration and growth.

• Establish collaborative partnerships with our clients early on to align expectations, define working methodologies, engage key stakeholders, and establish timelines for critical decisions.

• Ensure seamless client communication and internal coordination, including the preparation of comprehensive project documentation.

• Maintain and nurture positive client relationships as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle: Clearly communicate design, construction, and project-related issues to clients in a succinct and compelling manner.

• Assume a prominent role in pivotal meetings and presentations, demonstrating AECOM's expertise and unwavering commitment to client contentment.

• Support business development efforts in concert with Senior Leadership and a dedicated Business Development Manager to support AECOM's growth objectives.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of AECOM's contractual obligations to clients and projects, ensuring that our team consistently delivers on scope of work and required services. Proactively collaborate with clients to identify and obtain approvals for additional scope of work or services prior to implementation. Effectively advocate for client approvals and facilitate timely processing of payments for services rendered.

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams in collaboration with client leadership to establish project objectives, develop comprehensive work plans, and achieve targets related to quality, budget, schedule, innovation, and profitability.

Project Management:

• Overseeing a diverse slate of projects across multiple market sectors.

• Coordinating internal resources and external subcontractors for seamless project execution.

• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with financial objectives.

• Contributing to the definition of project scope and objectives.

• Creating and monitoring comprehensive project plans.

• Managing changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.

• Implementing a proactive risk management strategy to mitigate project risks.

• Maintaining control over project documentation.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Efficiently collaborate with all team members to cultivate a positive team atmosphere centered on participation, empowerment, and collective success.

• Managing and leading all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas

• Provide proactive mentorship and guidance to project teams to foster the growth and development of multidisciplinary team members through constructive feedback and lessons learned discussions.

• Being a great collaborator and communicator as part of the Senior leadership group, helping to enhance and continue supporting a culture of business development amongst the team.

• Managing sub-consultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance

• Providing leadership experience, including managing client expectations and multi-disciplinary teams

Technical Expertise and Innovation:

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, preparing fee proposals, and ensuring technical feasibility

• Applying advanced knowledge of architectural planning and design processes, construction documentation, construction administration, and code requirements

• Managing concurrent projects in various stages of development with an emphasis on design, sustainability, and innovation

• Being an innovative problem solver with excellent communication and presentation skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holding a Master's or Bachelor degree focused on Architecture

• Licensed Architect with 15+ years of related industry experience, with minimally the last 7 years spent in a Project Management or Client Leadership focused role.

• Demonstrating proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and the full suite of MS Office applications

• Combines precision and thoroughness with adaptability and a drive for innovation.

• Ambitious self-starter with a get-it-done attitude who strives for excellence

• Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, construction documentation, construction administration, and code requirements

• Experience managing concurrent projects in various stages of development and managing multiple project types with an emphasis on design, sustainability, and innovation

• Innovative problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to manage people and projects through strong demonstrated organizational skills

• Based on the nature of the clients and projects this hire will support, US Citizenship is strongly preferred.

• Relocation assistance within the domestic United States is available for this role

• Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future

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.