Senior Manager - Design

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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.

Design Leadership

• Oversee design development and delivery, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and D&B contract standards.
• Provide creative direction and mentorship to the design team, fostering innovation and excellence in all design outputs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead the PMCM technical team and act as the primary liaison between the contractor's design team, and the client to resolve design issues and align expectations.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and construction teams.

Compliance and Integration

• Ensure designs comply with local regulations, international standards, and aviation requirements while integrating various disciplines seamlessly.
• Stay updated on evolving industry standards and incorporate best practices into design processes.

Risk and Quality Management

• Identify and mitigate design risks, manage claims/variations, and uphold quality through regular reviews and audits.
• Implement and maintain a robust quality assurance program for all design deliverables.

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets for design phases.
• Monitor progress, adjust strategies as needed, and ensure timely completion of design milestones.

Technology Integration

• Champion the adoption and implementation of cutting-edge design technologies and software to enhance efficiency and innovation in project delivery.

Sustainability and Environmental Considerations

• Incorporate sustainable design principles and environmentally friendly practices into all projects, with a focus on energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations to deliver tailored design solutions that exceed their requirements.

Specialized Facility Design

• Oversee the design of specialized aviation facilities, including:
  • Cargo facilities
  • Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities
  • Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) facilities at airports globally

• Candidate must possess a recognized degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of overall professional experience is required, including at least 10 years of substantial experience in the aviation industry.
• Additionally, the candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of site-based experience, preferably within aviation or related infrastructure projects.

About AECOM

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.