Project Manager - Federal, Architecture Engineering Services

Job Description

AECOM has an excellent career opportunity for a creative, highly talented Project Manager for immediate employment in our Boston, MA location which serves as our home office to support programs throughout the US and internationally.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

About AECOM

AECOM’s 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.

What you will do:

The Project Manager will provide leadership in the management of design, technical and administrative staff on a wide variety of complex projects worldwide.

In this role, you will provide leadership to the team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• In partnership with the Project Director, Sr Manager and/or Project Architect, you will lead to assist in leading a team, or multiple teams in the delivery of a wide range of projects
• Oversee and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors
• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
• Ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and in conformance with specifications
• Reviewing contracts and sub-contracts and assisting in managing subcontractors
• Monitoring project financials and reporting to the Project Manager
• Developing and maintaining design schedules for approval
• Resolving field-initiated questions with the technical design team
• Coordinating and directing activities among the design groups
• Participating in and attending design review meetings and recording meeting minutes and tracking action items
• Coordinating the development of project deliverables with the design team
• Participating in building and maintaining a positive client relationship
• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering plus a minimum of six years of related experience managing multidisciplinary projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with DoD projects
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture with 10+ years of relevant experience in design management
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and design software (Photoshop); experience developing design reports, drawings, and specifications
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and services during construction, including RFI responses and submittal reviews
• Strong client-facing skills with ability to lead client discussions and negotiate project scope, fees, and financial performance
• Travel capability and proficiency with remote communication applications (Teams, Zoom, etc.)

Additional Information

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

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 2025. 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. 

Compensation: 125000 to 140000 (USD) (YEARLY)