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Construction Project Manager

AECOM
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jan 2026

About the role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking Construction Senior Project Manager to work on K-12 and Higher Education Facilities. This role is not remote and requires on site presence. Within this role, the individual will be responsible to oversee the delivery of various scope projects for K-12 and Higher Ed building construction, reconstruction and renovation projects as well as various MEP upgrades and sitework projects. Project Manager will work alone or as part of a team and interact with clients, design consultants, contractors and various project stakeholders, managing projects through their lifecycles including pre-construction, procurement, construction and closeout of contracts to ensure that projects are of high quality and delivered in the most expeditious, efficient manner possible. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Providing oversight and direction to enable projects to be completed on time and on budget.
  • Serving as a liaison for those managing design and construction to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Assisting in the sequencing and coordination of projects.
  • Utilizing various platforms and software to ensure efficient client review and approval pathways; reviewing plans and documents and providing feedback to various entities, and researching best practices to progress project delivery.
  • Contact with consultants, engineers, planners, architects, landscape architects, contractors, and representatives of civic, community and governmental organizations will be an aspect of the work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with Design-Build Project Delivery Method (either as part of DB Team or Owner’s Rep).
  • Projects Experience in K-12 and Higher Education Facilities.
  • Project Manager with 10 years’ experience managing new construction, reconstruction, and renovation of various building types and various associated sitework and MEP upgrades.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and project tracking systems such as Procore or Primavera P6.
  • NJ Registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Registered Landscape Architect preferred.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

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. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

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