Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a full-time Lead Texas CEI Sr. Project Manager to be based in Austin, TX.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Growing the Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Market in Texas as Senior PM developing work and performing PM duties as needed

• Target Clients are TxDOT, Toll Road Authorities & RMA’s.  May also include clients in other governmental agencies and may also include private work. Texas CEI includes Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI), Construction Scheduling Support (CSS), Owner Verification Testing Inspection (OVTI), Independent Engineer (IE), CPM Scheduling and similar transportation functions. TxDOT Market Areas for these hires- includes but is not limited to AUS, WAC, SAT, BWD, SJT, BRY & YKM

• Marketing:

  • Develop a detailed CEI business development plan with scalable milestones

  • Develop internal AECOM CEI team in the region

  • Identify strategic partners, develop teaming partnerships and markets

  • Strategize and preposition for upcoming RFP’s

  • Lead the proposal writing efforts and interview presentation

  • Write proposals and interview for the RFP

  • Aid in marketing and proposal development throughout Texas CEI teams

  • Conduct regular visits & maintain contact with TxDOT DOCs and AEs (determine future work, AO needs)

  • Determine possible selection committee members prior to TxDOT RFPs

  • Identify new opportunities and identify needs

  • Attend AGC and other conferences as required

• Operations (assist with the following):

  • Develop and maintain a trained staff that will help in the performance of the CEI projects and help win new work in the future

  • Maintain aggregate billability of staff at 90+%Meet Project KPI’s (with assistance from AECOM Project Controllers)

  • Ensure the Client is being billed on time (Participate in biweekly status meetings)

  • Develop Work Authorizations

  • Assist with negotiation of billing rates and ODE’s

  • Conduct Project Reviews including Safety

  • Perform briefings (at least twice per year) with the client on AECOM performance

  • Perform CEI PM duties for CEI Contracts

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

• Drivers license required

• PE license required in TX or ability to obtain the license in six months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20 years of transportation experience

• Microsoft Office excel, word, and video conferencing skills

• Working knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager or AASHTOWare Project- CM (APCM) or equivalent

• TxDOT Precertification requirements:  Have obtained 11.1.1 (Roadway Constr. Mgmt.), 11.2.1 (Bridge Constr. Mgmt.), 11.5.1 (Constr. Sched. PM), 11.9.1 RR Coord. Mgmt), 22.1.1 (OVTI-PM), 5.2.1 (Bridge Design), 4.2.1 (Roadway Design), or can be obtained within 3 months after hire date

• Preferred Previous Experience- TxDOT Area Engineer, Assist. AE, Director of Construction (DOC), Assist. DOC, or similar

Additional Information

About AECOM 

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