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AECOM Senior Dam Engineer / Project Manager in Oakland, California
Company Description
How will you make your mark?
At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.
Dams: With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam and reservoir engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Dam Engineer to support geotechnical, civil infrastructure, and dams projects as part of the industry leading Dam Engineering Team in Oakland, CA. The candidate will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary project teams in developing solutions for key clients. Our senior technical leads and experts will be available and engaged to provide guidance and mentorship to the candidate, to facilitate integration with the team and development of opportunities for professional growth. In the role of Project Manager, you will also have the opportunity to be engaged with all phases of project development and delivery, and will serve as a key team member contributing to the success and growth of the business.
Ideal candidates will have the following types of skills and experience:
Project management experience working with water infrastructure clients on major infrastructure projects including dams.
Proven ability to deliver technical solutions on complex projects and assignments, with high client satisfaction, including a demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices.
Experience as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects, including approving and signing off on work products and deliverables.
Specialized technical education and expertise applicable to both studies and real-world designs.
Experience managing and supervising staff, including developing and monitoring work assignments and reviewing work developed by others.
Experience in business development and preparation of technical proposals, including development of estimates for engineering budgets and schedules on large projects.
Your background and experience should enable you to confidently work directly with clients and to develop and win new work assignments. You should also be able to roll up your sleeves to help develop and deliver quality technical solutions for our clients. This position represents an opportunity to further develop your skills managing teams of project professionals, while also establishing and executing successful project delivery strategies. Your experience covering all phases of the project lifecycle will help to facilitate further growth of the Team as we expand our services across the region.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related study + 8 years of relevant experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) License OR equivalent from another State with California registration in process and ability to complete within 6 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
15 years of relevant experience covering the full range of dam projects including planning, condition assessment, investigation, design, construction, and project management.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Heavy civil construction design experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Business development for new and existing clients, including preparation of engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
Experience managing and supervising engineering staff.
Additional Information
Relocation is available for this role.
Sponsorship is available for this position (current US Employment Visa holders)
Occasional client/site travel may be required.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $220,000.00.
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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10123905
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc