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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Responsibilities:**

• Responsible for the overall management and administration of high-rise construction projects, establishing project-specific objectives, policies, and protocols aligned with PMC standards and best practices.
• Provides strategic management and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors, enforces company and project policies, and serves as the primary liaison between AECOM, clients, and design teams on complex multi-story developments.
• Oversees all facets of high-rise project construction to ensure compliance with design specifications, budget parameters, and schedule requirements through subordinate managers, supervisors, and trade partners; leverages design background to coordinate design-build integration and resolve design-related construction challenges.
• Administers projects throughout the complete lifecycle—from pre-construction budgeting and scheduling through design coordination, procurement, shop drawing development, RFI management, construction execution, space turnover, and contract closeout. Manages design coordination meetings and ensures seamless integration between design intent and field execution.
• Maintains significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned construction projects while managing the complexities inherent to high-rise construction, including vertical logistics, safety protocols, and multi-phase coordination typical of PMC-managed developments.
• Coordinates with design teams and consultants to address constructability issues, value engineering opportunities, and design modifications while maintaining project schedule and budget integrity.

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 20 years of progressive construction management experience, with at least 10 years managing high-rise or complex multi-story construction projects
• Proven experience with full project lifecycle management, including pre-construction, design coordination, procurement, construction execution, and closeout
• Demonstrated expertise in design-build integration and coordination between design intent and field execution
• Strong knowledge of PMC (Project Management Company) standards, practices, and protocols
• Proficiency in construction management software and project controls tools
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with experience supervising multiple managers, supervisors, and trade partners
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L management responsibility on projects of significant scale
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Construction Management)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project management certification
• LEED accreditation or sustainability certification
• Experience with vertical logistics planning and complex multi-phase coordination
• Background in design disciplines (architecture or engineering) with construction application
• Experience managing projects with AECOM or similar large design/engineering firms
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery methods
• Track record of successful value engineering and constructability problem-solving

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

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 2025. 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. 

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. 

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma