Senior Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

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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 to hire a Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater for our growing Austin, TX office. The qualified applicant will have experience in water/wastewater engineering design and construction management principles, and will be familiar with the design, construction, and operation of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.

• Manages one or more Water/Wastewater treatment plant, pump station and conveyance project(s).
• Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Manages all aspects of projects from start to close out including development of scope, schedule, budget and proposals, deliverables and quality adherence.
• Direct and manage the implementation of the project including coordination with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors and other external and internal parties to achieve project milestones.
• Mentor junior staff members to support them in their delivery on the project and in their professional development.
• Prepare technical memoranda, planning studies and final design calculations, plans and specifications.
• Manage project deliverable, budgets, schedules. Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Oversee and manage construction phases of projects to ensure works are completed in accordance with the contract documents, on time and budget.
• Ensure project work is undertaken in accordance with corporate health and safety policies and quality management systems.
• Prepare proposals and qualification documents in the interest of obtaining new assignments.
• Maintain client relationships; assist in identification and pursuit of business development opportunities.

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant Project Management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer License in Texas.

• 10+ years of experience in design of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with Central Texas-area clients.
• Experience working with clients in both the public and private sectors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Flexible – can adapt to shifting priorities/work schedules.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
• No relocation is available for this role.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $98,525.64 to $ per year.

Benefits: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, 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.

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