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AECOM · 1 month ago

Structural Dam Safety Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead

Latham, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Structural Dam Safety Engineering Project Manager/Technical Lead to support various Dam Safety Engineering projects across the East Region, focusing on project management, technical execution, and client relationship management.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform the roles of a Project Manager such as maintaining client relationships, contracting, project planning and execution, financial management, technical management, change management and project team management including subcontractors

Client facing role with ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of dam engineering projects and programs including business development and proposal preparation for new and existing clients

Lead the technical execution of projects including structural stability and strength analyses, structural design, Potential Failure Mode Analyses, Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments, site inspection, construction observation, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of hydraulic concrete structures such as spillways, outlet works, and other site civil structures

Plan, manage and lead field investigations for various hydraulic structures

Prepare and perform quality control reviews of other Engineer's work on deliverables such design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications

Build and maintain project schedules for delivering project success including the management of resources, budgets and risk

Plan, direct, supervise and lead multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of Dam Safety Engineering projects

Build and maintain project schedules for delivering project success including the management of resources, budgets and risk

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff

Flexibility and willingness to travel for project work and business development part time as needed

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseProposal DevelopmentRisk AssessmentSoftware ProficiencyMentoringCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one state with the ability to successfully apply for reciprocity in additional states

Minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing projects or completing project management activities such as maintain project budgets, schedule, staffing, quality control, and/or client relations

Minimum 2 years of experience developing proposals including preparing technical approaches and scopes of work, budgeting, and scheduling

Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and/or professional conferences is required

Valid U.S. Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review

Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Minimum of 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to complete the Managing AECOM Projects training and receive the AECOM Project Manager certification. The successful candidate will be expected to start the training program within 6 months of hire

Experience with relevant software such as Microsoft Power BI and Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam and project management information systems (PMIS) such as Procore and e-Builder, AutoCAD, Mathcad, STADD Pro and Ansys

Passion for mentoring junior staff and leadership – guiding our growing team of engineers to produce quality work and excellent client service

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers

Approved FERC Independent Consultant (IC) or the ability to receive FERC approval to perform Part 12D Inspections

Experience performing risk assessments and Potential Failure Mode Analyses (PFMAs) related to dam design, construction, and operation