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AECOM is seeking a Project Management Director to be based in New Orleans LA.

Position Details

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for complex, large-scale construction projects in the Ports and Marine sector, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client expectations.
• Oversee and manage all phases of project delivery, from initial planning and proposal preparation through execution and close-out, ensuring quality outcomes, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams of 10 or more members, including remote personnel and subcontractors, fostering collaboration across business lines and geographic locations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships to ensure effective communication, address challenges, and exceed client expectations.
• Develop project strategies and plans, incorporating risk assessments, resource allocation, and innovative solutions to ensure successful execution.
• Negotiate and manage project contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve complex technical, logistical, and operational issues, leveraging expertise and collaboration to mitigate risks and drive efficiency.
• Monitor and report on project progress, financial performance, and key performance indicators, ensuring alignment with established goals and metrics.
• Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement throughout all project phases.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams, cultivating talent and fostering professional development.
• Actively contribute to business development by preparing competitive proposals, responding to RFPs, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the Ports and Marine business line.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership     
• Professional Engineer License     

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience in construction project management, including leadership roles within the Ports and Marine industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex projects with significant financial impact.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams across multiple locations and disciplines.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in preparing and managing contracts.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in Ports and Marine construction.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and maintaining client satisfaction.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel as required to support project needs and client engagements.

• Sponsorship is not offered 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, 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.