Deputy Project Manager (Rail/Transit Projects)

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to be based in Oakland, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead execution of significant rail/transit project delivery.

• Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transportation project teams.

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of projects deliverables.

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.

• Prepares technical specification sections

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

• Establish relationships with local agencies and be a visible leader/trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally.

• A desire to work with external contractors/consultants, AECOM’s other divisions/regions and interact directly with major clients local and globally.

• Manage staff and tasks associated with rail/transit contracts.

• Support various rail professional services pursuits related to major rail capital programs including light rail, heavy rail, or commuter rail.

• Manage multidiscipline teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget on multi-million tasks or projects.

• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.

• Mentor junior to mid-level staff.

• Responsible for the whole project lifecycle from planning, design, procurement, construction, integration, commissioning, and closeout.  

• Develop and maintain the project execution plan for assigned projects.

• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues.