Assistant Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Assistant Project Manager for our Arlington, VA office area.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Manages one or more moderately complex project, involving a combination of the following:

• Clients with a regional geographic footprint
• Projects involving multiple services provided by regional IE offices
• Other complexities, such as projects that involve litigation, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.
• May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out)
• Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions
• Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects
• May supervise: senior level engineers (all disciplines applicable), as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives
• Under moderate supervision assists the Project Management team with management administration on a moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a large size and scope project, following set guidelines for completion of tasks
• Employee receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by supervisor
• Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. Employee handles some unusual situations independently
• May interface with design team
• May work closely with BIM team and use modelling software
• May interact with Superintendents to address project questions/issues
• Assists with and monitors change orders
• May assist with regulatory compliance and financial reporting
• Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract
• Work with document control systems, project management systems and other software or databases to keep information flow up-to-date and accurate
• Attend meetings and report on project tasks as needed
• May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Requirements

• Previous APM experience preferred
• Experience working in on K-12 education projects is a plus, but not a prerequisite
• Experience working on projects in flood plains and with Net Zero certification will also be a plus, but not a prerequisite

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Relocation is available for this position.

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.

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