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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 Construction Manager in our Des Moines, IA office, for a future upcoming project. The Construction Manager will work with the General Contractor engineering team to ensure that: 1) construction details and permit requirements are confirmed, 2) contiguous trades are coordinated, 3) materials are reviewed, approved, fabricated, and delivered to the site, 4) overall schedule is maintained, and 5) safe worksite practices are observed and adhered to at all times. This role requires regular engagement with key stakeholders, including Land Development, Security, Legal, Design, Construction, and Operations teams, regulatory agencies, and outside consultants and contractors. This position is not remote or telecommute.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• The Construction Project Manager works onsite monitoring and refining the long range and short-term plans to drive project delivery

• Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities in the field

• Manage and coordinate the flow of communication, control costs, manage and control the schedule, implement and monitor the safety programs

• Verify that the completed work is constructed to a quality level consistent with the requirements of the construction documents

Specific responsibilities will include:

• On-site Construction Management for sites

• Accountability for developing, managing, and reporting on safety, scope, schedule, and budget

• Manages and advocates for safe worksites by adhering to organizational and industry procedures

• Shares lessons learned with relevant stakeholders

• Regular internal reporting of project status and costs to meet KPI’s and budget requirements

• Serve as project single point of contact for construction and communicates delivery status and progress

• Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned

• Support of regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities and negotiations for new builds and existing facilities

In order to be successful, you must have a strong background in project and construction management, be cable to work in a dynamic and global organization, and have a strong desire to continually learn and innovate. In particular, we will expect you to:

• Have a strong background in project management and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.

• Have general knowledge and experience with a broad variety of construction means and methods.

• Be fluent in business English (additional regional languages are a plus).

• Work well within a fast-paced organization who is a self-starter, process-minded, and collaborative.

• Understanding of design specs and drawings

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Requirements

• Data Centre construction. Owners representative experience

• Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams

• Industrial/Commercial construction. Greenfield and brownfield experience

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relocation is not available for this position.

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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $106,000.00 - $197,000.00.

About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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: REF32028N

Business Line: PPM

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Construction

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc