Project Manager IV

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced BHS Project Consultant to support major aviation infrastructure programs across the western United States. The role can be based in Austin, Denver, or Seattle. This role serves as the owner's representative, providing technical leadership and project management oversight for the planning, design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of baggage handling system (BHS) projects at commercial airports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client's representative throughout the planning, design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning phases of baggage handling system projects.
• Manage day-to-day project activities while coordinating with airport stakeholders, consultants, contractors, equipment manufacturers and internal project teams.
• Maintain project scope, schedule, budget and technical performance, identify risks and implement solutions to maintain project objectives.
• Lead project coordination meetings, prepare meeting minutes, track action items and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Review engineering submittals, requests for information (RFIs), change requests, shop drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct field observations and site inspections to verify construction quality, specification compliance and installation progress.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain project delivery milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports summarizing schedule status, project risks, field activities and overall project performance.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients through proactive communication and responsive project leadership.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience managing or supporting aviation projects through design, construction and commissioning.
• Experience serving as an owner's representative on major airport capital improvement programs.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Prior mechanical/electrical experience in the installation of Baggage handling systems.
• Ability to travel as required to support project delivery.
• Experience delivering baggage handling system installation, modernization, commissioning or testing projects at Category X commercial airports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam and project management platforms such as Procore, Prolog, Aconex or Newforma.
• Experience with Tote-based Carrier type system installations (is a plus).

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing or supporting aviation projects through design, construction and commissioning.
• Experience serving as an owner's representative on major airport capital improvement programs.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Prior mechanical/electrical experience in the installation of Baggage handling systems.
• Ability to travel as required to support project delivery.
• Experience delivering baggage handling system installation, modernization, commissioning or testing projects at Category X commercial airports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam and project management platforms such as Procore, Prolog, Aconex or Newforma.
• Experience with Tote-based Carrier type system installations (is a plus).

Skills

• Strong understanding of baggage handling system design, airport operations, project delivery methodologies and construction coordination within active airport environments.
• Excellent communication, technical judgment and organizational skills.

Benefits

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100000 to $170000.

Pay

$100000 - $170000 - yearly

Schedule

N/A

Company Description

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, 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. AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100000 to $170000.