Head of Project Management (Construction)

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
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 over 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.
AECOM 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. The Project Manager may support multiple projects.
Serve as primary client point of contact onsite
Maintain quality control procedures
Support contract negotiations
Oversee claims avoidance procedures
Review Cash flow projections as needed.
Manage Owner-directed vendors and consultants through coordination efforts.
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 quality.
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience with Federal Projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Construction Manager from the Construction Management Association of America
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.
Demonstrate strong cost and schedule management skills.
Extremely strong relationship building and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work under pressure, deliver on time, and prioritize effectively.
Sponsorship assistance is not available.
Relocation is not available for this position.
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.
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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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