Facilities Engineering Construction Project Manager

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**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.

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**Job Description**
**AECOM is seeking a Facilities Engineering Construction Manager** to support a five-year, $3.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to improve Chicago’s water services.

AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come.

We work with a wide variety of clients planning, designing, and managing the construction of large- and small-scale water, wastewater, and conveyance projects for federal, state, and municipal agencies and private industry clients.
A highly qualified candidate would be an engineer with construction management experience in large municipal capital improvement programs with Design-Bid-Build delivery mechanism.

Experience with managing and collaborating with large joint venture projects is preferred, in addition previous experience with water infrastructure projects is preferred.
The Facilities Engineering Construction Manager will represent the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) with oversight to construction of a range of CIP projects.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
+ Serve as the Construction Manager responsible for supporting DWM with providing oversight on improvement to major water system facilities that include water purification plants; intake structures; pumping stations; reservoirs; hydraulic structures.

buildings/structure and large conveyance for raw and finished water supply tunnels.
+ Manage construction of water facilities with multi-disciplinary improvements (e.g., electrical, mechanical, structural, processes and architectural).
+ Provide oversight to electrical/mechanical equipment commissioning.
+ Manage project teams and monitors consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments.
+ Manage the process of hiring a resident engineer who are a part of on call engineering firms and field inspector to oversee the construction of projects.
+ Work in conjunction with the Resident Engineer to ensure that the work is being executed and performed with the contract documents.
+ May manage all phases of construction projects (from beginning to close out).
+ Manages the schedule and budget of projects.
+ Coordinates and communicates project progress with the client.
+ Facilitates and resolves project issues and scope changes with design team and the client.
+ Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
+ Monitors and reports financial and completion status of projects to client.
+ Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
+ Involves occasional field work at facilities related to design and construction projects.
+ Manages one or more moderately complex design projects, involving coordination of multiple engineering disciplines, consultants and/or various agencies.
+ Supervise other engineering and technical staff.
+ Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering or a related discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
+ This role is subject to a background and MVR check
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
+ 20 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager.
+ Experience working on municipal projects.
+ Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.
**Additional Information**
+ Relocation assistance is not available for this role
+ Sponsorship is not offered for this role
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications.

The expected range is $140,000.00 - $160,000.00.
**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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.

As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.

Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.

With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact.

Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.

Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10136143
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** West
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
**Compensation:** USD 140000 - USD 160000 - yearly

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