Senior Architectural Project Manager

AECOM is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager based in Ohio to lead and execute multidisciplinary projects with a focus on Civic/Municipal Science & Technology and Higher Education projects in a highly collaborative and designfocused studio.

This hire can be seated in either our Cleveland or Columbus office and will work on a hybrid schedule of 23 days a week in the office and rest remote.

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

Job Summary/Core Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:

• Spearhead the development of deeply rooted and enduring partnerships with AECOMs clients driving opportunities for future collaboration and growth.

• Establish collaborative partnerships with our clients early on to align expectations define working methodologies engage key stakeholders and establish timelines for critical decisions.

• Ensure seamless client communication and internal coordination including the preparation of comprehensive project documentation.

• Maintain and nurture positive client relationships as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle: Clearly communicate design construction and projectrelated issues to clients in a succinct and compelling manner.

• Assume a prominent role in pivotal meetings and presentations demonstrating AECOMs expertise and unwavering commitment to client contentment.

• Support business development efforts in concert with Senior Leadership and a dedicated Business Development Manager to support AECOMs growth objectives.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of AECOMs contractual obligations to clients and projects ensuring that our team consistently delivers on scope of work and required services. Proactively collaborate with clients to identify and obtain approvals for additional scope of work or services prior to implementation. Effectively advocate for client approvals and facilitate timely processing of payments for services rendered.

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in collaboration with client leadership to establish project objectives develop comprehensive work plans and achieve targets related to quality budget schedule innovation and profitability.

Project Management:

• Overseeing a diverse slate of projects across multiple market sectors.

• Coordinating internal resources and external subcontractors for seamless project execution.

• Ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and in alignment with financial objectives.

• Contributing to the definition of project scope and objectives.

• Creating and monitoring comprehensive project plans.

• Managing changes to project scope schedule and costs.

• Implementing a proactive risk management strategy to mitigate project risks.

• Maintaining control over project documentation.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Efficiently collaborate with all team members to cultivate a positive team atmosphere centered on participation empowerment and collective success.

• Managing and leading all technical financial and client satisfaction areas

• Provide proactive mentorship and guidance to project teams to foster the growth and development of multidisciplinary team members through constructive feedback and lessons learned discussions.

• Being a great collaborator and communicator as part of the Senior leadership group helping to enhance and continue supporting a culture of business development amongst the team.

• Managing subconsultant scope fees deliverables and performance

• Providing leadership experience including managing client expectations and multidisciplinary teams

Technical Expertise and Innovation:

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts preparing fee proposals and ensuring technical feasibility

• Applying advanced knowledge of architectural planning and design processes construction documentation construction administration and code requirements

• Managing concurrent projects in various stages of development with an emphasis on design sustainability and innovation

• Being an innovative problem solver with excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holding a Masters or Bachelor degree focused on Architecture

• Licensed Architect with 15 years of related industry experience with minimally the last 7 years spent in a Project Management or Client Leadership focused role.

• Demonstrating proficiency in Revit AutoCAD and the full suite of MS Office applications

• Combines precision and thoroughness with adaptability and a drive for innovation.

• Ambitious selfstarter with a getitdone attitude who strives for excellence

• Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process construction documentation construction administration and code requirements

• Experience managing concurrent projects in various stages of development and managing multiple project types with an emphasis on design sustainability and innovation

• Innovative problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to manage people and projects through strong demonstrated organizational skills

• Based on the nature of the clients and projects this hire will support US Citizenship is strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance within the domestic United States is available for this role

• Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future

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 wellbeing programs employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 youre 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 wellbeing program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime