Job: BATON ROUGE, LA - Manager, Projects/Programs

Jobing Description

Requisition/Vacancy No. 59214BR
Position Title BATON ROUGE, LA - Manager, Projects/Programs
Job Category Engineering
Business Line Water
Office Region USA - South
Office Location US - Baton Rouge, LA
Why Choose AECOM? AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
About the Business Line Water We create comprehensive delivery solutions for water, wastewater and wet weather systems, desalination, water resources, water reuse, tunneling, and community infrastructure through traditional and alternative delivery services such as program management and design-build.
Job Description

Manages projects on a local to national basis achieving quality outcomes, financial performance and client satisfaction. Successfully develops strategy, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, and executes project. Acts as primary point of contact with client. Identifies and commits appropriate company resources to accomplish project goals. Controls overall project cost and scope, schedule, and quality of work. Makes decisions concerning approved expenditures to meet project budget, preventing the need for write-offs, and maximizing project margin. Ensures all standards and requirements are met in the area of health and safety by reviewing, communicating and managing project health and safety plans so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and accidents are prevented. Mentors and develops staff, providing leadership and an environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and growth.

Plans, directs, and supervises all operations included in moderately-sized projects with some risk and complexity; moderate financial impact. Manages and leads the overall project and/or team, including all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using consistent processes and tools. Works under minimal supervision.

What We Offer AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.