Job Information
AECOM Project Manager in Arlington, Virginia
Company Description
We will give you 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.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Description
The Urban + Planning group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Project Manager for immediate employment in the Arlington, VA office. The project manager will lead or serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for mainly military installations and federal agencies. As the lead of the project team, the project manager will develop creative and innovative solutions to address the Federal Government’s issues. The project manager will:
Be responsible for all project tasks included in the task order including schedule, data collection and analysis, workshop preparation, meeting facilitation, concept development, report writing and layout, graphics development, etc.
Coordinate project resources and staffing and task management
Manage client’s communications, expectations, and requests
Communicate effectively with the project team and provide clear guidance
Ensure quality of reports and documents developed meets guidelines
Mentor staff to assist in their professional growth
Assist with the preparation of proposals for planning projects
Contribute to client relationships and business development efforts
Introduce innovative ideas or processes to streamline project efforts
Leads, develops, and directs the growth of studio team
Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed planning products.
Usually performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty, a type of facility, industry, equipment, or program function
Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Oversees specialized planning functions, such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies
Provides overall management of IE-related planning issues
Advises the Planning Director on all planning-related matters
Advises various councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials in planning related issues
Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. 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. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have project management skills and experience managing a project team
Professional public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills
Professional writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Professional experience managing, and working within project and assignment
Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite required
AICP certification required
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in urban and regional planning or related field is highly preferred
LEED certification preferred
Proficiency with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Sketchup Pro is a plus
Knowledge of military planning or military experience is a plus, but not required
Be a strong technical leader and collaborator
Excellent communication skills with clients and project teams
Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to projects and teamwork
Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities
Efficient and organized project manager with an attention for detail
Ability to work independently as well as lead multi-disciplinary teams
Flexible to adapt to evolving project requirements and client requests
Team building and office management experience preferred
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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
Additional Information
- Both domestic and international travel is expected for this position
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10064186
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Planning