Oct 14, 2023

Utilities Assistant Project Manager

Full time Construction

Job Description

**Company Description** **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. **Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.** We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. **Job Description** **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. 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. Participate in utility and railroad issue resolution, prepare status reports, develops, and maintain project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address utility or railroad needs in a timely manner. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Coordinate with the client, Design Builder, PCM teams, and third-party utilities or railroads, attend meetings, review project documents, and report on discovered utility/railroad issues. + Report on discovered utility/railroad issues and participate in issue resolution. + Prepare status reports, and maintain a tracking log for issues and resolutions. **Qualifications** **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 is preferred but not required. + 5+ years of experience in the utility/railroad field. + Experience in developing and reviewing alternative route studies. + 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. + The ability to: + maintain good communication skills and working relationships with third-party agencies, management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors, and their associations. + prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and collaboration skills for meeting established project goals and objectives. + 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. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to track large data sets, and the ability to illustrate, analyze and convey those data sets effectively. + Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power BI, scheduling software, and SharePoint. + Be a self-starter and detail-oriented. **Additional Information** + Offered rate of compensation in California will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $106,800.34 - $197,580.63. + AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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. **ReqID:** REF21723X **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Construction **Work Location Model:** On-Site