Deputy Project Manager

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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.

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AECOM an exciting opportunity available for a Deputy Project Manager to be based in our Atlanta offices.  This position offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule.

The Deputy Project manager will work with multidiscipline engineering teams including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers.   He/she will be responsible for relaying project and client requirements to the project team and for acquiring information needed from the client for the project team to complete their work.  

The Deputy Project manager will ensure that the project team is following established project quality procedures and documenting quality control milestones.   The Deputy Project Manager will schedule and facilitate design review meetings with multidiscipline engineering teams when required by the established quality control program. Project managers will ensure designers are following the design plans and that the design work is coordinated with other disciplines.

The Deputy Project Manager will provide input on client billing and will track financial status of projects including total amount invoiced, outstanding invoices, gross revenue, and net revenue.   Project manager will periodically review project finical status with program manager. 

The Deputy Project manager will interface with and manage clients related to on-going projects. Will be responsible for understanding client requirements and client satisfaction. Will work to develop trusting relationships with clients and will be responsive to client requests and needs. 

Buildings + Places 

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies.

The typical responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects
• Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects
• Consistently delivers profit margins planned
• Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion
• Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors)
• Manages more complex clients and projects
• Has decision-making authority and directs other Project Managers in recognizing risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such
• Directs staff to operate and minimize exposure to claims
• Supervises and directs Project Managers with multiple projects or program of projects

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 years or more of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License
• Experience with design and management of commercial aviation fueling projects- pipelines, and bulk storage tanks
• Experience with commercial and/or Department of Defense fueling design projects.  Other experience related to process design, waste water treatment, and/or heavy industry design projects will be considered as an alternate
• Experience with design and management of AFCEC, NAVFAC, and USACE fueling projects

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

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 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 2024. 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. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.