Project Delivery Leader (PDL) - Environmental/Engineering/Energy Consulting

Overview

Lead and oversee delivery, financial performance, and risk for multiple environmental consulting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• earned value
• data quality
• change mgmt
• risk management
• scheduling tools
• project controls

Tasks

-Driving data quality index to 0% -Proactive management of change (cost, revenue budget, schedule, etc.) -Interpreting project performance figures to support risk evaluation and financial forecasting -Engaging project team at all milestones -Supporting dispute resolution, where required -In partnership with the Department/Area Manager or Practice Lead, continually evaluating performance of project managers within the portfolio, and mentoring project management staff to ensure timely, effective, and efficient performance of responsibilities -Fostering career growth of project managers and project manager candidates -Evaluating day-to-day project delivery performance, pricing strategies, risk management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting for a ranging portfolio of Environment clients and projects. -Developing strong deputy project managers -Partnering with Finance to deliver successful projects -Supporting project managers and project team members with invoicing and cash collection strategy. Reviewing unbilled/accounts receivable portfolios and making recommendations for improved performance to drive appropriate Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) -Ensuring appropriate scheduling tools and processes are in use by the project team and are supported by the Project Controller (PC) and/or PDL -Providing proactive and hands-on support to project managers to support strong financial monitoring, prevent project issues, address risks, and make recommendations to improve project performance -In coordination with the Department/Area Manager or Practice Lead, providing guidance in assigning projects and pursuit efforts to project managers as requested -Developing PM risk competencies, including a strong contractual understanding of risk and contingency management -Proactively engaging project stakeholders -Identifying and implementing appropriate tools to track physical % complete and translate to Earned Value Management -Providing support to Project Managers (PM) by: -Accountability for the planning, safe execution, and delivery of a portfolio of Environment projects at As Sold or better financial KPIs and in accordance with the East Environment Proposal and Pricing Guidance -Driving consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements, quality and East Environment guidance -Proactively communicating risks to the DOO -Leading comprehensive project reviews covering scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, resourcing, and client-focused agenda topics -This includes analyzing project costs, billings and schedules, driving cash flow, trouble-shooting problems both common and unique, supporting mitigation measures, and being “root cause oriented” in the resolution of issues -Assisting in the development and review of proposal resource plans, schedules and pricing that aligns with business line objectives and individual bid strategies. Supporting the client service/business development staff on key pursuits (e.g., initial evaluation of terms and conditions, commercial risk, and competitive advantage). -Evaluating and driving AECOM delivery excellence practices including Healthy Start project reviews -In partnership with Project Controls leadership, mentoring and directing the work of Project Controls staff to appropriately support both the common and unique needs of their assigned portfolio -Supporting timely and accurate Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) preparation and review

Requirements

• project management
• pmp
• bachelor's degree
• contract types
• engineering consulting
• us citizenship

What You Bring

-Experience with multiple types of contracts – Fixed-Price, Fixed Unit Rates, Cost-Reimbursable (T&M), Performance-Based, Target-Price with Incentive, etc. -Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors -Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required. -Fully understanding applicable contracts -Change enabler with an ability to promote best practices and coach & mentor staff through change. Leader who thinks and acts globally, engaging the best and most appropriate AECOM resources on projects. -Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to an internal audience in a confident and concise manner and facilitate workshops -Business development experience -Experience in the engineering/energy consulting industry -Understanding of scheduling concepts and earned value management -Strong positive communication style and collaborator when working through challenging issues, differences of opinion, project mitigation plans, etc. -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or comparable technical or business professional degree -Broad knowledge of and experience in environmental consulting work in various markets including State/Local, Oil and Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Industrial, Mining and/or Federal. -Project Management Professional (PMP) certification -Understanding of AECOM financial systems, procedures, and policies (Internal Candidates) -Recent experience managing projects, including the development, monitoring and ownership of scope, schedule, budget, quality, team, subconsultants and client relationships -Two years of leadership experience -8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

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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.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; u.s. citizenship required.