Architectural/Building Design Project Manager

Company Description

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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 nearly 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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Architectural/Building Design Project Manager based in Houston, TX to lead and execute interdisciplinary building design projects with a focus on Science & Technology and Higher Education projects in a collaborative and design-focused environment. The role will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of projects across the project lifecycle - from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. Responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure the successful delivery of assigned projects.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Acting as a primary point of contact with the client
• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in the coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction
• Reviewing contracts, preparing fee proposals and project execution strategies
• Managing and leading all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools
• Managing sub-consultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance
• Leading the team to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs to minimize risk
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks
• Maintaining project documentation control

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of related experience in the industry
• Master’s degree preferred
• Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi-disciplinary teams, and meeting scope/schedule/budget
• Detail-oriented, methodical, meticulous, process-oriented, yet open to change and motivated by innovation
• Advanced knowledge of planning and design process, construction documentation, construction administration, and code requirements
• Experience managing concurrent projects in various stages of development and managing multiple project types with an emphasis on design, sustainability, and innovation
• Innovative problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to manage people and projects through strong demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong skills in the full suite of MS Office applications
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities in support of the sales team
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients
• Be a great collaborator and communicator
• Ambitious self-starter with a get-it-done attitude who strives for excellence

Additional Information

• Offered rate of compensation (Texas locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,756.40- $149,399.34
• 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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings pla