Assistant Project Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Assistant Project Manager to be based in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers in administering one or more projects, to ensure budget, schedule and quality adherence and performance, in accordance with the contract documents and established procedures
• Proactively resolve issues to minimize client exposure
• Proactively work to avoid claims and resolve claims expeditiously to minimize client exposure
• Assist the Project Managers with project reporting through the Project Status Report weekly updates
• Assist in the tracking of all soft cost expenditures to ensure projects are adhering to the original budget
• Assist in coordination of project activities with airport tenants, airlines, departments, governmental and other agencies
• Assist the Project Managers with the oversight of the design consultants to ensure design projects stay on schedule and on budget
• Assist with the design review process to verify comments are tracked, responded to and closed out expeditiously per the required timelines
• Utilize the approved software to manage projects (Unifier, BIM, Primavera P6, etc.)
• Assist in preparation of monthly report(s) detailing the progress, accomplishments, issues and current status of the project
• Assist in preparation for, and negotiation of, design consultant and construction contractor fees and change orders, claims, and revisions to the design and/or construction scope, schedule and budget
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager(s)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license and be able to obtain a certification in an Airport Operations Area (AOA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project or Construction Management
• Ability to obtain a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months from the date of hire
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA-cleared badge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

About AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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, backgrou