Architectural Project Manager

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Architectural Project Manager based in Manhattan, New York (New York) to lead and execute interdisciplinary projects with a focus on Sports, Public Assembly, and Higher Education, including : professional and collegiate arenas, coliseums, recreation centers.

Our Sports studio is an established leader in the market with over three decades of success. This large practice focuses it’s work on everything from performance and development facilities to primary competition venues, ranging anywhere from small collegiate clients to the largest of professional leagues and franchises.

We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

The role will be responsible for managing 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 a successful delivery of assigned projects.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction
• Engaging with both Team leaders, Client Contacts, and Partner firms
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts and preparing fee proposals
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects.
• Managing and supporting all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools
• Support business development efforts as required to engage new client opportunities
• Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team (i.e. Project Designer, Project Architect, and Principal in Charge).
• Contribute to design development, drawings, in support of overall project goals when requested and directed by the Principal-in-Charge.
• Coordinates a team effort to deliver various sized projects through diverse design and construction phases.
• Managing subconsultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties / subcontractors for the execution of projects
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Developing and monitoring a detailed project plan to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs to minimize risk
• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed
• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple small to medium size projects of a complex scope.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field plus +8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with sports, public assembly & / or higher education projects
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Architecture leading multidisciplinary teams on business development (e.

g., project proposals) and project deliverables (e.g., technical reports, studies, construction documents) is strongly preferred

• 10+ years with specific Project Management related experience
• Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated team-building ability and internal / external networking skills
• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Proven organizational skills with a proven track record in client satisfaction
• Project Management experience with sport facilities, convention centers, hospitality, and aviation a strong plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Navisworks and Dynamo
• Proficiency with Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Understanding and proficiency in advanced project delivery methods, drawing software and production a strong plus
• Proficiency in 3D design software, REVIT, Rhino or similar preferred.
• Licensed Architect, Interior Designer, Engineer or LEED accreditation preferred.
• PMP certification or similar coursework preferred.

Additional Information

About AECOM

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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.

S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.