Associate Project Manager

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

As an Associate Project Manager based from our Cambridge or Norfolk office, you will need to have proven experience gained within consultancy or client organisation (Life Science, Tertiary Education or Defence sector preferable) with the ability to undertake a lead role on medium to large sized projects, with minimal support whilst providing line management support as part of your duties.

As an Associate Project Manager you will be expected to work as part of an integrated team on a significant component of a large complex project, that will be led by a Director.

The role would cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design process, procurement process, site delivery, commissioning phase and defects management.

Here's what you'll do:

1. Lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
2. Undertake Line Management and or supervisory responsibilities, where you will support, motivate and mentor members of your team. Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training.
3. Lead internal AECOM Project Team Meetings for the purposes of coordinating the AECOM Project Team in addition to the wider AECOM Project Management Team.
4. Lead the management of the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed time-scales and quality standards.
5. Positively engage with the construction and design team and work collaboratively to mitigate risks, avoid claims and disputes whilst maintaining meticulous records to allow you to quickly respond to issues arising and form an informed and balanced opinion having due regard to contract obligations.
6. Co-ordinate, review and ensure that there has been a sign off of all management information produced by project management teams prior to issue.
7. Lead the development of strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
8. Lead the delivery of Project Management Commissions ensuring their successful delivery.
9. Be the main interface with AECOM clients (New and Existing).
10. Lead the management of design on large complex projects.
11. Lead the management of tender documents, appraisals and negotiations on large complex projects.
12. Lead the formulation and management of construction contracts on large complex projects.
13. Progress business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
14. To support 'winning' clients, being responsible for the quality of work outputs, effective communication and demonstration of professional behaviours.
15. Provide leadership within project management business and provide leadership and mentoring to the team.
16. Manage project finances, resourcing, audits, and reviews, to a portfolio of projects being led within the cost centre.
17. Formulate fee proposals.
18. Support Project Managers through their Professional Chartership.
19. Active involvement in recruitment and retention activities.
20. Ensure you complete all relevant training.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

As the successful applicant you will have the but not be limited to the following qualifications and experience.

• Professional Qualification - ideally Project Management/ Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree.
• Chartered Status with the RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or other equivalent institution.
• Proven experience gained in the Life Science, Tertiary Education or Defence construction sectors.
• Knowledge and experience of the Life Science and Tertiary Education sector (including current issues and business drivers) and local construction market.
• Excellent understanding of construction contracts.
• Excellent understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!