Senior Project Manager - Grid Modernization

Company: AECOM
Location: Orange
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead projects for undergrounding work with a large utility client in California This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, including engineering and design, permitting, land acquisition, material procurement and construction management of individual projects, adhering to aggressive timelines, supporting achieving undergrounding mileage and cost targets, managing teams, and tracking interdisciplinary coordination to support overall delivery.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience in the utility industry and strong knowledge of transmission & distribution projects in California

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of professionals

Experience managing large, complex projects in multiple locations

Experience successfully coaching peers and team members

Ability to apply acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges

Strong interpersonal, organizational, creating problem-solving, collaboration and leadership skills

Duties of the position include:

Plans, directs, and supervises all operations included in moderately sized projects with moderate risk, complexity, and financial impact.

Manages and leads all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using consistent processes and tools.

May include management of small teams across business lines, in remote locations and/or management of subcontractors.

Manages projects on a local to regional basis achieving quality outcomes, financial performance and client satisfaction.

Successfully develops strategy, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, and executes project.

Acts as the primary point of contact with clients.

DCS-Energy

AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture - and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter - allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

BS in Electrical or Civil Engineering or closely related field or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

10 Years of Relevant Experience, including management of infrastructure projects including electrical distribution and/or distributed energy resources

Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects and/or programs with high quality on schedule and within scope and budget

Preferred Requirements:

15+ Years of Relevant Experience

Project and client management experience including management of multiple projects of significant scope and complexity

Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Master's degree in technical or business discipline

Experience with regional and national utilities, independent system operators (ISOs) and regulatory agencies

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role

Sponsorship is available for this role

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Offered rate of compensation in California only will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $200,000.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started.

ReqID: J10083958

Business Line: Energy

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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