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Job Description

AECOM seeks a Senior Project Manager in Water Resources to join our Flood Risk Solutions team. This role will focus on managing complex flood hazards studies nationwide, as well as support to the Program Management Office of a joint venture supporting FEMA's Risk MAP Program, including support to the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP).

The ideal candidate will be an engineer and project management professional with technical knowledge of Risk MAP, the National Dam Safety Program and project and team management expertise. Additionally, the candidate will nurture a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, GIS staff, and specialty sub-consultants, while also engaging with national experts for quality delivery of projects against FEMA's Guidelines and Standards for the Risk MAP Program. The candidate will be responsible for executing professional project work and cultivating strong client relationships within FEMA Region 10 area. 

Candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

Manage a portfolio of multiple projects, with successful project execution and positive client feedbackLead and mentor project managers within the Flood Risk Solutions group, as well as collaborate with partner and sub-consulting engineering firmsSupport business development and marketing efforts for proposals and presentationsProvide oversight and direction for all phases of project work, ensuring adherence to the company’s and JV's Quality Assurance programBuild and maintain relationships with key officials of client agencies, organizations, and partner companiesExercise decision-making authority in recognizing risk and uncertainty, with plans to mitigate and eliminate such risksDirect staff to minimize exposure to claims and ensure projects are completed without significant issuesCommunicate effectively with clients and project teams, including public agenciesFacilitate team communication, coordination, and collaboration to support assigned projectsWorks within FEMA Risk MAP Program guidelines and standards as part of the Production and Technical Services (PTS) contractResponsible for delivery of Risk MAP projects through management of regional task ordersSupports governance of the Compass PTS requirements as part of the Program Management Office (PMO)Leads initiatives to improve quality review scores and processes within the Compass teamManages integration of the Risk MAP and National Dam Safety Program objectives

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS Degree + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership. PMP CertificationP. E Certification

Preferred requirements

Risk MAP Program knowledgeNational Dam Safety Program experience

Additional InformationSponsorship is not available for this roleRelocation support is not available for this role

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, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.