Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater - AECOM

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.    Discover your #H2Opportunity

AECOM is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater for our growing Austin, TX office. The qualified applicant will have experience in water/wastewater engineering design and construction management principles, and will be familiar with the design, construction, and operation of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages one or more Water/Wastewater treatment plant, pump station and conveyance project(s).
• Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Manages all aspects of projects from start to close out including development of scope, schedule, budget and proposals, deliverables and quality adherence.
• Direct and manage the implementation of the project including coordination with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors and other external and internal parties to achieve project milestones.
• Mentor junior staff members to support them in their delivery on the project and in their professional development.
• Prepare technical memoranda, planning studies and final design calculations, plans and specifications;
• Manage project deliverable, budgets, schedules. Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance policies and procedures. 
• Oversee and manage construction phases of projects to ensure works are completed in accordance with the contract documents, on time and budget;
• Ensure project work is undertaken in accordance with corporate health and safety policies and quality management systems;
• Prepare proposals and qualification documents in the interest of obtaining new assignments.
• Maintain client relationships; assist in identification and pursuit of business development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant Project Management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer License in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in design of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with Central Texas-area clients.
• Experience working with clients in both the public and private sectors
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Flexible – can adapt to shifting priorities/work schedules.

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.