Project Manager III

Project Manager IIIAECOM is seeking a Project Manager III with federal project management experience to help deliver a transformative federal initiative with far-reaching impact. This role places you at the forefront of a high-profile program, requiring strong leadership, innovative problem-solving, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through every phase of project execution. This position can be located in several cities, including: Robles Junction, AZ; Sonoita, AZ; Indio, CA; Casa Grande, AZ; and San Diego, CA.Responsibilities include:Serve as primary client point of contact onsiteMaintain quality control proceduresSupport contract negotiationsOversee all design reviews and estimatesOversee claims avoidance proceduresCoordinate Design Team actions and approval processes.Coordinate Value Engineering initiatives.Review Cash flow projections as needed.Monitor Budget and Schedule adherence.Manage Owner-directed vendors and consultants through coordination efforts.Establishes operational objectives and work plans.Develops, modifies, executes program policies that affect immediate operations and may have program-wide effect.Oversees the administration of certain procedures during the program wide construction and design cycle.Provides overall management administration to projects and assists in establishing projects specific objectives and policies.Provides technical direction and guidance to other project managers, implements company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with the client standards.Applies financial terminology, measures, financial data analysis concepts and principles in assignments.Recognizes processes/project actions that may lead to project financial impact.Reviews pre-construction documents.Provides analysis and recommendations to the leadership team regarding contract disputes, schedule variances, change orders (CO) and propose change orders (PCO).Construction and design schedule review and analysis.Project specific responsibilities including supporting project from inception to completion, coordinating design review comments, providing quality assurance, observing and certifying work in place as part of processing invoices, managing change management (RFI), tracking project status and quality compliance relative to schedule, cost control, and qualityMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience with Federal Projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.Must be able to successfully pass client background check including motor vehicle check and drug screenPreferred Qualifications:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)Owner representative experience is preferredIndustry certifications such as CQM and DBIA or ability to obtain within 1 year.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Experience in Bluebeam Revu, SharePoint, MS Project or other PMIS, preferred.Requires project and client management experience including management of multiple projects of significant scope and complexity.Experience managing complex projects and coordinating with a team of multiple stakeholders and contractors.Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present ideas and gain consensus from senior leaders.Demonstrate strong cost and schedule management skills.Extremely strong relationship building and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to champion and drive ideas/solutions.Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work under pressure, deliver on time, and prioritize effectively.Able to demonstrate passion, energy, and drive, especially in the face of resistance.Additional Information:Sponsorship is not available for this position.At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.