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Structural Engineering Project Manager

AECOMChicago
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering and over 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional Engineering license (SE) in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment. This position is subject to a background and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Preferred QualificationsAt least 20 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as both an engineer and project manager. Experience with municipal projects. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including client engagement, public speaking, and persuasive abilities; strong project financial management skills; and the ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

About the job

AECOM is on the lookout for a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead a transformative five-year, $3.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) focused on enhancing Chicago’s water services. AECOM stands as a global leader in infrastructure consulting, collaborating with clients to tackle some of the world’s most intricate challenges and to create enduring legacies. Our projects encompass a broad spectrum of water, wastewater, and conveyance systems for federal, state, and municipal agencies, as well as private sector clients.

We are seeking a highly qualified Engineer with a Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license who has successfully led substantial capital improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess experience in managing complex water and municipal infrastructure projects.

The Structural Engineering Project Manager will act as the representative for the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM), providing oversight to various service providers in executing diverse CIP projects encompassing planning, design, and construction supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Project Manager with structural engineering expertise overseeing the development and execution of the capital improvement plan for significant water system facilities, including water purification plants, intake structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and large conveyance systems for raw and finished water supply tunnels.
  • Provide technical oversight in structural engineering for project implementation. Independently conduct engineering calculations and develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant codes and engineering standards/practices. Adapt established guidelines as necessary, formulate new methodologies, and apply existing criteria innovatively.
  • Coordinate and engage in project presentations to DWM and external stakeholders.
  • Lead conceptual project development and assist in the preparation of RFQs, design consultant selection, and final scope and fee negotiations for various assignments.
  • Facilitate contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments.
  • Manage project teams and monitor consultants’ compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Oversee project production to ensure alignment with schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks.
  • Supervise technical professionals and project managers, managing workload and staffing effectively.
  • Monitor and report on financial performance and project progress.

About AECOM

Join Us to Transform the World. AECOM is dedicated to delivering a better world. From enhancing your daily commute to ensuring access to clean water and reshaping skylines, our work empowers communities and enhances lives. As the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to address the most complex challenges and create lasting impacts for future generations. With a surge in global infrastructure investment, AECOM's services are in high demand. We invite you to share your innovative ideas and ambitions and become part of a diverse global team of over 50,000 professionals—including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers—who are making a tangible difference around the world. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver a better world. Join us.

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