Assistant Project Manager

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to be based in our Austin, TX office.

This position is expected to begin ASAP.

The position manages one or less complex projects, involving a combination of the following:

• Clients with a small or local geographic footprint.
• Projects involving limited services provided by a local IE office.
• Other complexities, on a limited basis, such as projects that involve litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) super funding, due diligence, etc.
• May manage certain phases of projects only.
• Generally working under the supervision of a senior Project Manager/Program Manager or above, or a Regional Manager.
• Within individual's area of responsibility, consistently identifies potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions relating to assigned project with a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions.
• Manages project resources.
• Advises/mentors less experienced staff on project management skills.