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AECOM Senior Project Manager in Cambridge, United Kingdom
Company Description
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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.
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Job Description
As a Senior Project Manager you will need to be from a consultancy or client organisation (Life Science, Tertiary Education or Defence sector preferable) with the ability to undertake a lead role on small to medium sized projects, with minimal support. In addition, you will also have the ability to work as part of an integrated team on a significant component of a large project, that will be led by an Associate or Director.
You will also be expected to develop client relationships and support work winning.
The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design, procurement process, site delivery, commissioning phase and defects management.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following;
Lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery
To provide effective support, supervision and motivation of Project Managers, Assistant/Graduate and Apprentice Project Managers
Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training
Lead the management of the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed time-scales and quality standards
Lead internal AECOM Project Team Meetings for the purposes of coordinating the AECOM Project Team.
Co-ordinate, review and ensure that there has been a sign off of all management information produced by project management teams prior to issue
Lead the development of strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team
Lead the delivery of Project Management Commissions ensuring their successful delivery.
Be the main interface with AECOM clients (New and Existing)
Lead the management of design
Lead the management of tender documents, appraisals and negotiations
Lead the formulation and management of construction contracts
Progress business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross- selling opportunities.
To support ‘winning’ clients, being responsible for the quality of work outputs, effective communication and demonstration of professional behaviours
Provide leadership within project management business and provide leadership and mentoring to the team
Manage project finances, resourcing, audits, and reviews, to a portfolio of projects being led within the cost centre
Formulate fee proposals
Support Project Managers through Professional Chartership
Active involvement in recruitment and retention activities
Ensure you complete all relevant training
Qualifications
As the successful applicant you will have the following qualifications and experience;
Professional Qualified – ideally Project Management/ Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree
Chartered Status with the RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or other equivalent institution
Experience working within a consultancy
Excellent understanding of the roles of different parties involved in construction projects and how these roles change over the life of the project
Proven experience gained preferably in the Life Science, Tertiary Education or Defence construction sectors.
Excellent understanding of construction contracts
Excellent understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Additional Information
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About AECOM
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.
ReqID: J10106264
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid