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Deputy Construction Manager (Interim Infrastructure)

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Deputy Construction Manager overseeing airport construction, coordinating contractor and owner teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • design management
  • progress tracking
  • compliance monitoring
  • claims analysis
  • quality assurance
  • financial review

Tasks

-Provides expert guidance on construction management and overall project delivery matters. -Acts as the delegate for the Construction Manager when required, ensuring continuity in the oversight and coordination of construction activities. -Assists in design management efforts to confirm alignment with procurement and construction requirements. -Collaborates with the contractor’s construction management team to ensure effective and aligned project execution. -Oversees post-construction activities to ensure a smooth transition to operations and performs warranty reviews. -Coordinates with safety, quality assurance, and inspection teams to uphold project standards. -Contributes to claims analysis and provides recommendations for resolution strategies. -Leads the owner’s oversight of construction coordination and inspection activities. -Manages the owner’s construction management team, including the Deputy Construction Manager and Construction Inspectors, within the sub-program. -Supports financial processes, including review of contractor applications for payment and invoicing. -Tracks construction progress and schedule performance, producing regular status reports. -Supports the Construction Manager in executing responsibilities across all aspects of project delivery, including the following key functions: -Monitors contractor activities to assess compliance with technical specifications and project requirements. -Participates in design-phase reviews, including constructability assessments, scope validation, and value engineering.

Requirements

  • airfield electrical
  • university degree
  • construction management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • 10+ years
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

-Solid technical knowledge across all project phases—design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance—with a preference for large-scale programs or projects. -Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered. -Airfield Electrical; -Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and workshops with diverse stakeholder groups. -Proven ability to generate reporting that supports effective and timely decision-making. -Typically has a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in construction management. -A minimum of 5 years of on-site experience in complex, highly regulated operational environments. -University Degree + 6 years of relevant experience in construction management on large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs. -At least 5 years of experience on major airport projects or comparable large-scale infrastructure programs.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems