Sr. Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Sr. Project Manager - Water/WastewaterAECOM Water is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Project Manager to support Orange County Sanitation District's Capital and Small Projects Program through AECOM's staff augmentation and engineering support contract.

This is a hybrid role, with the selected candidate reporting to OC San's Fountain Valley office 2-3 days per week, with the remaining time worked remotely as appropriate.The selected candidate will serve in a program-level project management role, supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple water and wastewater capital and small projects. This position requires a strong background in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, owner-side project delivery, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.The Project Manager will work closely with OC San staff, AECOM technical teams, and external consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with OC San standards and objectives. This role may support large, complex capital projects while independently managing one or more moderately complex projects.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport program-level delivery of municipal water and/or wastewater capital and small projects.Independently manage one or more moderately complex projects from planning through closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk managementCoordinate and oversee all phases of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and within scopeProvide owner-side project management support, including project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, estimating, procurement coordination, and change managementDirect and coordinate the efforts of AECOM technical staff, subconsultants, and other support resourcesInterface directly with OC San project managers, engineers, operations staff, and leadershipIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks; proactively resolve issues to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and qualityReview and provide quality control oversight of design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentsParticipate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverablesPrepare project-related documentation, including correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and status updatesSupport coordination with contractors during construction, including RFIs, submittals, and issue resolutionMay provide guidance and oversight to mid- and junior-level engineers or project managers supporting assigned projectsCollaborate with AECOM regional teams as needed to support OC San program objectivesMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related engineering field and 6 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and design, including project analysis, feasibility, and budgeting required or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or educationValid Driver's License and must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.Preferred Requirements:Master's degree in Civil or Environmental EngineeringRegistration as a Professional Engineer in California, or able to obtain same in six months after hiringStrong written and oral communication, quantitative and interpersonal skillsStrong work ethic and professional demeanorProactive on assignments and demonstrate initiativeMust work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlinesProficient with CAD and design software (Civil 3D, Bentley Design Suites, Water CAD, Sewer CAD, ARC GIS, etcAdditional Information:Sponsorship will not be considered for this positionRelocation will not be considered for this positionAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

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