AECOM is seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager II to be based in Southern California. This role can support a range of project types, including hospital and healthcare work under OSHPD / HCAI, school work under the Division of the State Architect (DSA), and other public and private sector projects. Experience in these areas is preferred.
AECOM's Program Management (PgM) business line is a global leader in delivering complex, large-scale programs across diverse sectors. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, PgM provides end-to-end solutions that drive impactful results for clients worldwide. Our expertise spans infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and urban development, ensuring that every program is executed with precision, efficiency, and sustainability.
Project Leadership
- Manages one or more complex projects, involving a combination of the following:
- Clients with a regional geographic footprint; OR,
- Projects involving multiple services
- Other complexities, such as projects that involve litigation, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.
- May manage all phases of projects from preliminary design 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
- Manages staff and may supervise senior level architects and engineers (all disciplines applicable), as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives
- Actively manages General Contractors in the field
- Project reporting
Owner's Representative and Client Coordination
- Acts as Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR)
- Coordinates program activities with other Client organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and other stakeholders
- Assists Client and Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
- Assesses bid specifications according to Client needs and probability of completion under stated timeline
- Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for Architects and other project related consultants
Design and Preconstruction
- Design management experience managing all phases of design
- Provides leadership to architects, engineers and design team consultants
- Design phase cost, budget, and schedule control and coordination, and reporting to the Client
- Pre-design experience to assist in developing overall project schedule and project budget inclusive of construction cost and soft cost
- User group and stakeholder coordination and management
- Coordination of all jurisdictional approvals and permitting
- Construction logistics planning, bidding, construction contract review/coordination, and pre-qualification processes
Construction Administration and Project Controls
- Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
- Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact
- Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
- Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
- Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
- Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
- Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
- Reviews and monitors overall administration of construction contracts, provide on-site construction oversight of the general contractor and other project related consultants and subcontractors
Core Skills and Knowledge
- Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks, exhibit strong organizational skills, and have a good understanding of design and construction
- Knowledge of construction management procedures and construction industry practices•
- Skilled at use of construction management software and programs
- Knowledgeable in the process of invoicing and billing procedures
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs