Lead Texas Sr Project Manager - CEI - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking two full-time Lead Texas CEI Sr Project Managers to cover areas in Houston, North and South Texas; preferably based Dallas, TX.

Job Description

 Job Responsibilities: The job would entail a Lead Texas Senior Project Manager to work to perform the duties. The overall Goal includes:

• Growing the Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Market in Texas as Senior PM developing work and performing PM duties as needed. 
• Target Clients are TxDOT, Toll Road Authorities & RMA’s.  May also include clients in other governmental agencies and may also include private work.
• Texas CEI includes Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI), Construction Scheduling Support (CSS), Owner Verification Testing Inspection (OVTI), Independent Engineer (IE), CPM Scheduling and similar transportation functions. TxDOT Market Areas for these hires- includes but is not limited to DAL, PAR, TYL, FTW, WFS, ATL. 

Marketing

• Develop a detailed CEI business development plan with scalable milestones
• Develop internal AECOM CEI team in the region
• Identify strategic partners, develop teaming partnerships and markets
  • Strategize and preposition for upcoming RFP’s
  • Lead the proposal writing efforts and interview presentation 
• Write proposals and interview for the RFP
• Aid in marketing and proposal development throughout Texas CEI teams
  • Conduct regular visits & maintain contact with TxDOT DOCs and AEs (determine future work, AO needs)
  • Determine possible selection committee members prior to TxDOT RFPs
  • Identify new opportunities and identify needs
  • Attend AGC and other conferences as required 

Operations (assist with the following):

• Develop and maintain a trained staff that will help in the performance of the CEI projects and help win new work in the future
• Maintain aggregate billability of staff at 90+%Meet Project KPI’s (with assistance from AECOM Project Controllers)
• Ensure the Client is being billed on time (Participate in biweekly status meetings)
• Develop Work Authorizations
• Assist with negotiation of billing rates and ODE’s
• Conduct Project Reviews including Safety
• Perform briefings (twice per year) with the client on AECOM performance
• Perform CEI PM duties for CEI Contracts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 10 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• Drivers license required 
• PE license required in TX or ability to obtain the license in six months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20 years of transportation experience;
• Microsoft Office excel, word, and video conferencing skills;
• Working knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager; Preferred
• TxDOT Precertification requirements:  Have obtained 11.1.1 (Roadway Constr. Mgmt.), 11.2.1 (Bridge Constr. Mgmt.), 5.2.1 (Bridge Design), 4.2.1 (Roadway Design), or can be obtained within 3 months after hire date.
• Preferred Previous Experience- TxDOT Area Engineer, Assist. AE, Director of Construction (DOC), Assist. DOC, or similar.

Additional information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position. US Citizenship required.
• Travel is required for this position, greater than 25%.

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