Construction Director - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Construction Director to be based in Fresno, CA. 

SUMMARY: 

The Construction Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of all CPs within the program. Broadly, these include risks associated with or potentially impacting the scope, schedule, or budget of the individual projects within the program as well as the overall quality of the program as delivered. This senior leadership role involves managing construction teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The Construction Director will work closely with leadership and all applicable parties to ensure that the CPs meet program goals and exceed client expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the overall strategy for the program’s construction operations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and goals
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the civil construction team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term plans for project delivery, resource allocation, and operational efficiency
• Oversee all aspects of construction projects, from pre-construction to completion, confirming that each phase is properly planned and executed
• Guarantee the timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Direct and supervise the project management team, establishing effective coordination of activities and resolution of issues as they arise
• Monitor the performance of construction projects, guaranteeing adherence to project scopes, quality standards, and contractual obligations
• Work closely with the project management and finance teams to establish and maintain project budgets, guaranteeing that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Implement and enforce cost control procedures to monitor expenses and manage change orders effectively
• Evaluate and approve project cost estimates, changes, and claims to ensure financial control
• Coordinate with functional managers to make sure resources required by the CPs are provided and guaranteeing consistent approaches across the CPs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline and 10+ years in civil construction project management, with a focus on managing interfaces in large, complex projects
• Strong knowledge of civil construction processes, contracts, and project delivery methods
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in project management software and tools
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project management certification
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale projects
• Familiarity with international standards and civil construction regulations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Experience with risk management practices in construction projects
• Knowledge of relevant safety and quality standards in construction

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is provided 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.

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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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