Water Design-Build Project Manager

About the role

AECOM’s Water Division is actively seeking a motivated and collaborative Water Design-Build Project Manager to support the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus in the southeastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the delivery of design-build water and wastewater projects from early planning through construction completion.
• Cook up and oversee multi-discipline design teams across AECOM’s design centers to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist with procurement of process equipment and subcontractors, including participation in bid evaluations and subcontract negotiations.
• Contribute to project scheduling, cost control, and forecasting activities, including job cost reporting and estimates at completion (EAC).
• Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, and risk management discussions.
• Support design-build pursuits by contributing to proposal development, pricing strategies, and technical approaches.
• Collaborate closely with construction teams during execution to support field coordination, issue resolution, and client communications.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to promote successful project outcomes.
• Travel to project sites and other AECOM offices as needed to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, Chemical Engineering, Construction Management or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience delivering water or wastewater projects using design-build methods or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver’s license that allows you to drive during the course of your employment; subject to motor vehicle records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting progressive design-build, lump sum design-build, or CMAR project delivery approaches.
• Desire to participate in organizations such as the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA).
• Strong understanding of project delivery fundamentals with the ability to facilitate technical and commercial discussions.
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Experience with project cost controls, earned value analysis, and budget forecasting.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness, including subcontract management and construction contract fundamentals.
• Experience managing projects in the $10M+ range.
• DBIA certification preferred but not required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience working with local and state regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients and project partners.

Additional Information

• Short-term travel is expected and generally up to 5-10% , depending on project workload.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM

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. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

• You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
• Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
• With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact.
• Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.
• Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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