Deputy Project Manager

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AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Project Manager to be based out of our Glen Allen, VA office.  The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for overseeing client policy implementation, quality control, inter- and intra- Virginia governmental agency coordination efforts, regional contract management, and maintaining effective staffing levels.

• Lead and manage statewide contract and defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Support project plans and monitor progress, adjusting as necessary to ensure successful completion
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align project objectives with organizational goals
• Manage project resources, including budgets and timelines
• Identify and mitigate potential risks that may impact project success and
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
• Evaluate and assess project performance, providing recommendations for future improvements
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to senior management
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and saved appropriately
• Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment to drive project success

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
• Previous contract management experience
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to various client sites throughout Virginia, including possible overnight travel
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.  As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working on government contracts
• Previous management of Virginia Department of Transportation ( VDOT ) contracts
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from conception to completion
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization
• Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing project requirements and priorities
• Experience working with Human Resources, Legal and other company support teams

• Relocation assistance is 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, 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.

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