AECOM is hiring for fiber-optic buildout programs the United States. Construction Project Managers / Superintendents / Health and Safety / Schedulers / Estimators / Contract Managers

About the role

AECOM is hiring for a program supporting fiber-optic buildouts across the United States. We are seeking professionals with backgrounds and experience in Construction, scheduling, estimating, contract management and health and for leadership and field levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of amplifier site civil and MEP works—permitting through site readiness—meeting safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Serve as the client’s primary interface and align design, procurement, construction, inspections, and turnover.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and change for site development: grading, access, foundations/pads, bollards, grounding, fencing, lighting, security, shelters/cabinets, AC distribution, -48V DC plant, HVAC, lightning protection.
• Supervise daily field execution for amplifier site builds to achieve plan-of-day targets safely and with quality.
• Oversee shelter/cabinet setting (rigging/crane), AC distribution, -48V DC plant installation, HVAC placement, cable tray/conduit within the site boundary, and equipment terminations per drawings.
• Enforce safety, quality, and spec compliance; conduct JHAs, verify inspections, etc.
• Develop and implement the project HSE plan; prepare JHAs for excavation, concrete, crane/rigging, electrical (-48V DC/AC), battery handling, HVAC refrigerants, hot/cold stress, and working at heights.
• Conduct site audits, track leading indicators, investigate incidents/near misses, and drive corrective actions.
• Build WBS and critical path; model long-lead items (shelters, HVAC, switchgear, generators), utility service timelines, and inspection gates.
• Resource/cost load key activities; produce three- to six-week look-aheads for field execution; run what-if and risk simulations.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for grading/earthwork, erosion control, concrete pads/foundations, anchor bolts, bollards, fencing, grounding systems, site lighting/security bases, shelter/cabinet setting, AC distribution, -48V DC plants, HVAC units, and lightning protection.
• Lead contract reviews, risk assessments, and flowdowns covering scope, schedule, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance/bonding, and indemnities.
• Administer subcontracts and POs for civil, electrical, mechanical, and shelter vendors; ensure deliverable compliance, pay apps, and lien releases.
• Manage changes/claims, correspondence, and commercial logs tied to schedule and cost impacts; support audits.

Qualifications

• Project Manager / Team Lead: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or equivalent experience. 8 years delivering site/civil and MEP construction (telecom sites, utility compounds, or light industrial).
• Superintendent / Field Staff: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or demonstrated equivalent of experience and education. 6 years supervising site/civil and MEP construction (telecom/utility/industrial), including concrete and electrical coordination.
• Field Staff: Bachelor’s in engineering, construction management, or related field; or demonstrated equivalent of experience and education. 2 years supporting site/civil and MEP construction (telecom/utility/industrial), including concrete and electrical coordination.
• Safety (HSE Manager): Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety or related field with 8 years of experience in construction safety (civil/MEP/industrial). OSHA 30 Experience in incident investigation and field engagement skills.
• Scheduler: Bachelor’s in Construction Management or closely related field. 6 years of experience scheduling site/civil/MEP construction; experienced with in P6 or MS Project. Experience with permitting workflows, utility coordination, and pre-commission/commission sequences.
• Estimator / Preconstruction: Bachelor’s in Construction Management or closely related field. 6 years of experience estimating site/civil/MEP scopes (telecom sites, utility yards, light industrial). Experience with estimating tools and Excel; drawings/specs interpretation.
• Contract Manager: Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Business or closely related field. 6 years contract administration in construction; experience with negotiation, drafting, and commercial review Experience with unit-price, T&M, and lump-sum structures and their linkage to schedule/cost.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

USD 85000 - USD 200000 - yearly

Schedule

Hybrid

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Ability to pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.
• Travel including overnight will be required.
• Support roles may require travel as needed to project sites or other AECOM offices.