Water Program Management Task Leader

Company Description

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Job Description

The Water Program Management Task Leader will support and lead water and wastewater projects in the Chicago area which include planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water conveyance and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Team Leader of the group responsible for the development and delivery of the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities that include water treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, intake structures, and raw and finished water supply tunnels.
• Provide technical oversight for implementation of projects.
• Coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups.
• Leads conceptual project development and, RFQ preparation and participate in, design consultant selection, and the negotiation of final scope and fee for various assignments.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments.
• Directs project team and monitors consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments.
• Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.
• Monitors and reports financial and completion status of projects to client.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
• 15-20 years of experience in Water/Wastewater as an engineer and project manager.
• Experience working on municipal projects.
• Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Additional Information

• Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation in Illinois will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000.
• 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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 fis