Design Project Manager - Buildings + Places

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager for our growing Architecture & Engineering team in our Tampa, FL office.  We are seeking energetic and qualified candidates to help us grow our team and provide experienced project management skills and leadership to manage projects and teams.

The role will provide high growth opportunity in steering business and client opportunity and serving as a role and advisor to the overall project team.  Candidates should have demonstrated use of industry project tools and resources to effectively manage projects and clients.

The Project Manager role is an experienced role demonstrating an understanding of and control of fundamental industry project management means and methods, with high growth potential, while being responsible for the effective management of assigned projects and client accounts.

Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Managing the project team and disciplines for a concerted and responsible delivery of the project.
• The role will also partner in regular Client communications and relationship focused on service and growth. Fundamental knowledge and responsibility will be focused on multi-discipline team management, scope and budget management, developing work plans and staffing, proposals and contracts, for our projects and pursuits.
• Communicate and lead externally and internally for business and project success.
• Build strong relationships and trust with clients and team members.
• Effectively manage staff, projects, and workflow with understanding of project design phases, objectives, deliverables.
• Manage design milestones and achieving accurate and timely delivery.
• Responsible for establishing workplans, schedules, budgets, and to track and manage through project life.
• Responsible with Department Manager and/or Principal for financial performance and procedures, ensuring projects are managed to standards and expectations.
• Manage multiple projects as assigned that may require regionally based staff in multiple locations, to ensure effective project delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Architect, Principal, and other team members as required, while effectively managing the project.
• Manage and interface with Clients and Contractual subject matter. Responsible for delivering quality design and client satisfaction.
• Serve as key point of contact and communicator. Reviews external communications for quality and accuracy. Ensures presentations and submissions are accurate and in order with scope/contract.
• Guide quality of design documents, including QA/QC procedures and standards.
• Lead meetings and preparation – ensuring proper material is prepared for purpose.
• Contribute to office culture and be part of building a collaborative and creative team.
• Work with software platforms including Office, Bluebeam, Projects, Adobe.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with software platforms for building project management such as Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, and/or managing activities from platforms.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical, construction management field of study, and/or strong experience in building design, engineering, and construction level management is desired.
• 8 years of recent relevant experience in a direct Design Manager / Project Management.
• Project experience in multiple building types, including commercial and municipal vertical builds.
• Motivated and experienced in developing and growing clients and design teams, achieve trusted advisor status.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplined teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in client facing roles.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing contract terms, scope of work, fees, and proposals.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position. 
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. 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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. 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.

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