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.

Dams

With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Dam Engineer to support geotechnical, civil infrastructure, and dams projects as part of the Dams and Reservoirs group in Oakland, CA. The candidate will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary project teams in developing solutions for key clients. Our technical leads will provide guidance and expertise and additional technical training to the candidate, as desired. 

As a Project Manager, you will be engaged with project delivery and the successful integration of technical leaders in multi-disciplined projects.

Ideally, you will have, but not limited to:

Project management experience working with clients in government, major construction, or infrastructure projects.Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within schedule, and to client parameters, including a demonstrated understanding of project management frameworksServes as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects.Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.Approves and signs off on work.Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.Presents complex technical solutions to clients.Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.Participates in development of technical proposals.Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.

Your background and experience will enable you to be confident working directly with clients and winning work, while also being able to roll up your sleeves to deliver quality technical solutions for our clients. This is an opportunity to further develop your skills managing teams of project professionals, engineers, and environmental scientists, establishing and executing delivery strategies to achieve our clients’ goals. Your experience across the elements of engineering design, infrastructure lifecycle, and consulting will help to facilitate further growth of our services across the region.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related study + 8 years of relevant experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.California Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

15 years of relevant experience including dam analysis, investigation, design, construction, project management. Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred. Heavy civil construction design experienceStrong writing and communication skillsBusiness development for new and existing clients, prepare engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.Experience managing engineering staff preferred but not required.

Additional InformationRelocation is available for this role.Sponsorship is available for this position (current US Employment Visa holders)Occasional client/site travel may be required.

About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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.

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.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.