Disaster Resilience Project Manager

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States AECOM Full time

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Disaster Resilience Project Manager to assist the Disaster Resilience Team. This role will oversee and coordinate resources, activities, and proposals associated with an AECOM Disaster Resilience Team. They will deploy/serve as on-site leadership, providing direction to personnel, resources, client engagement, and proposal management. They will be expected to have a complete understanding of all applicable federal disaster policies and requirements, as well as disaster response and recovery experience.

This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office/onsite. The location of this position is flexible, but will be required to deploy for short or extended periods of time. This position can be based in, but not limited to: Dallas, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL.

Job Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Lead the preparation, deployment, and operations of an AECOM rapid response and recovery team. Manage major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple business lines, systems and processes.
Support the project team with the implementation and operations of the project, which may include oversight and distribution of resources within the specific functional area.
Support with developing strategies, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute disaster recovery projects.
Monitor and understand the financial performance of the project.
Utilize time management skills to create high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in regards to operational decisions.
Develop project plans by creating project goals, budget, and deliverables. Identify project tasks, workflows, and resource requirements.
Coordinate program policy updates with client and project staff.
Establish and update standard operating procedures.
Monitor and report on progress of assigned projects and tasks.
Track and project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide reporting.
Provide support and direction to project team.
Oversee and coordinate with the project team on tasks to ensure schedule and budget are maintained.
Provide training and technical support to project staff.
Provide consultation and expert advice to management.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant project management experience, to include cumulative activation / deployment experience associated with hazardous event or disaster (federal, state, or local government) or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
A working knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance
Must have the ability to deploy to remote locations for short-term and/or long-term project assignments.
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required in order to work on Federal projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years cumulative experience at the federal, state, or local government level with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Housing; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance and Individual and Household Program (IHP), and/or Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Ability to develop Project schedules and budgets and understand and monitor financial health of the Project.
Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) frameworks, Protocols and Systems
Familiarity with Project Financials and Controls
Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders of the organization to share information, make decisions, and/or implement effective solutions to problems or complaints.
Ability to analyze, understand, and apply complex and/or technical materials such as directives, regulations, policies, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.
Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness

Additional Information
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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.



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