Phase I Highway Project Manager Chicago - AECOM

Phase I Highway Project Manager Chicago

Job Category ENGINEERING - PROJECT / PROGRAM / MANAGEMENT
Capability Transportation
Office Region USA - Midwest
Office Location US - Chicago, IL
Job Description

Working at AECOM makes you a member of a global team and an award-winning company. You are supported through a network of connections within your role, your discipline and the regions in which you operate.

With 45,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

Transportation

At AECOM, our global network of planners, engineers, project managers and supporting technical specialists provides high quality services to public and private sector clients around the world. Travel by land, by sea or by air, and you will encounter transportation systems and facilities that AECOM has planned or designed. Whether a new subway system for New York City, a massive urban development project in the United Arab Emirates, a major container terminal in the port of Hong Kong, a 25-mile toll road in Western Sydney, or the capital improvement program at Los Angeles International Airport; they are all part of AECOM's award-winning global transportation experience.

We are seeking a Phase I Highway Project Manager for our Highway and Roadway Planing and Design group. The successful candidate will plan, administer and oversee the design of mid size and large projects. The incumbent should be skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues as well as have demonstrated understanding of project development requirements, creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual operations problems, determining operations objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.

General Duties:
* Manage and lead the overall project including technical, financial and client satisfaction
* Interface with clients regarding meetings, schedules and project issues
* Prepare reports for company management and clients indicating procedure adherence and project progress
* Monitor project and staff to ensure that project is progressing according to established schedule, within budget, and meeting quality objectives
* Evaluate progress of each Phase I project to determine if time schedules and cost objectives are being met
* Train, mentor and develop staff
* Provide direction and guidance to staff members of varied functions
* Demonstrated history of ensuring deadlines are met
* Establish client relationships and ensure client satisfaction
* Assist with marketing company services and writing proposals
* Negotiate contracts on owner's behalf
* Maximize profit while minimizing risk


Specific Requirements:
The successful candidate must possess IDOT related experience with most recent 5 years in Phase I arterial and interstate design work. In total possess 10 years experience. 7+ years of which are in a supervisory role. A PE is required. Knowledge of computer systems and their applications is required. MicroStation and Geopak preferred.

To apply:

https://jobs.aecom.com/EN/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=20052&siteid=5022&jobId=348706&codes=IN-IND

AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us! For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.