Utilities Assistant Project Manager - AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a Utilities Assistant Project Manager to be based in Sacramento, CA.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Utilities Project Manager and the Utilities – Senior Project Manager coordinates utility work between the client, Design Builder, PCM teams, and third-party utilities.  Participate in utility and railroad issue resolution, prepare status reports, develop, and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address utility or railroad needs promptly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with the client, Design Builder, PCM teams, and third-party utilities or railroads, attend meetings, and review project documents.
• Report on discovered utility/railroad issues and participate in issue resolution.
• Prepare status reports and maintain a tracking log for issues and resolutions.
• Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and establish project goals and objectives.
• Develops, builds, and maintains a positive and productive relationship with third-party utilities or railroads. 
• Works with the client, PCM, and the design-builder to establish priorities, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with the client’s goals and requirements. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Engineering, Business, or Law and experience in the utility/railroad field.
• Experience in developing and reviewing alternative route studies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track large data sets, and the ability to illustrate, analyze and convey those data sets effectively.
• Experience in reviewing utility/railroad designs to ensure compliance with utility/railroad land rights and design standards.
• Knowledge of the Caltrans Utility Relocation Manual, Federal Statutes, and California State Statutes.
• Maintain good communication skills and working relationships with third-party agencies, management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors, and their associations.
• Identify potential land rights conflicts that could create delays for the project.
• A general understanding of land survey principles, and the ability to read and plot legal descriptions.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), and the ability to speak knowledgeably with other consultants, stakeholders, other governmental agencies, and individual citizens.
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power BI, scheduling software, and SharePoint.

Additional information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position
• Relocation is available 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.