Highway Design Project Manager IV

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Highway Design Project Manager IV to be based in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

Job Description

• As Project Manager, manage all aspects of Plan, Specification, and Estimate preparation of roadway projects in accordance with TxDOT procedures.

• Manage a support Team of engineers and technicians, some located remotely.

• Determine work priorities based on general direction from supervisor.

• Provide leadership for Team through knowledge in areas of specialization, coordinating work of others.

• May lead on one or more Teams in the delivery of work efforts that are often complex.

• Be involved in all project aspects from client meetings, design/study development.

• Serve as Capture or Project Manager for key pursuits

• Obtain AECOM project Manager certification

Other responsibilities are:

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.

• Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.

• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.

• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

• 6+ years of previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)

• Project Management experience with DFW regional TxDOT projects

• TxDOT Pre-certifications

• Texas Professional Engineer (PE)

• Experience designing highway/roadway systems

• Experience with design software including MicroStation and GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads

• Familiar with MS Office 2010 software (Excel, Word, Project) is required to complete project communications

• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations

• Good communication skills

Additional Information

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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