United States of America – South Carolina, Columbia
**Job Summary**
AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to be based in our Columbia, South Carolina office.
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
* Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies – 2014-2020
o#1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record's 2019 “Top 500 Design Firms” and #1 2019 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”
* VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
* Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019
AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies.
The Buildings + Places Business Unit of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Project Manager to lead design teams for high tech data center projects across the United States. This person will provide technical and mentoring guidance for a group of civil engineering professionals in a team setting. The Project Manager will be working for civil engineering related projects including grading, roadway, stormwater, and pipe networks. This position is located in our Charleston, South Carolina office.
The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established civil engineering career in the industrial site development market.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
+ Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of projects
+ Regularly develops and evaluates project plans
+ Provides leadership, direction and technical guidance on civil/site design projects
+ Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluations when necessary data are insufficient
+ Responsible for ensuring proper quality control procedures are implemented on all projects
+ Conducts peer reviews and makes technical presentations
+ Identifies potential clients and business lines
+ Secures and manages clients and contracts
+ Mentors Junior Staff
**Minimum Requirements**
+ BS/BA in Civil Engineering and 4+ years of experience in the planning and design of industrial site development projects
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 8+ years of experience in the in the planning and design of industrial site development projects
+ Prior experience as a Project Manager for commercial and/or industrial civil/site design projects
+ Registration as a Professional Engineer
+ Experience working with local, state and federal state permit agencies
+ Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and interpersonal skills
+ Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
+ Proactive on assignments and demonstrate initiative
+ Must work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
+ The ability to work with other engineering disciplines at various locations, both internal and external to AECOM
+ This position involves working in a supervisory mode with a close-knit team of Civil Engineering professionals where effective communication is an important part of the job
+ Leadership experience in proposal preparation and business development is desirable
**What We Offer**
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
**Job Category** Engineering – Civil
**Business Line** Buildings & Places
**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
**Country** United States of America
**Position Status** Full-Time
**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 242438BR
**Clearance Required** No
**Virtual:** No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.