Senior Project Manager, Federal

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to be based in Sacramento, CA. As a people manager, the Senior Project Manager will mentor and guide integrated federal project teams to success. In addition to leading planning and design coordination, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for client communication, consultant coordination, and contract administration. Project responsibility will focus on a diverse portfolio within the federal market sector, with an emphasis on program delivery and construction execution.

The successful candidate must be a licensed Architect or Engineer with strong, hands‑on technical knowledge and proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams through planning, design coordination, and construction delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience managing federal facility programs and working knowledge of federal design criteria, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Engineering Technical Letters (ETL), Air Force Manual (AFMAN), and Air Force Instruction (AFI), ensuring compliance through effective coordination with design disciplines.

US West Buildings + Places as a vast market spread and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers. We strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department, developing talent and mentoring staff across planning, design coordination, and construction phases.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating complex, multidisciplinary assignments from program inception through turnover.
• Plans and develops tasks concerned with unique or controversial federal facility challenges—defining scope, selecting problems for investigation, and developing novel, mission‑driven concepts and approaches.
• Acts as the primary liaison between internal/external project partners (federal clients, design consultants, and construction contractors), ensuring effective communication, coordination, and implementation of action plans aligned to mission requirements.
• Independently guides and resolves technical matters on projects; consults with Technical Leadership on complex building code issues when necessary—demonstrating depth of expertise in campus‑scale programs (utilities, infrastructure, and multi‑facility delivery) and constructability.
• Operates with minimal supervision, receiving primarily administrative guidance with assignments framed in broad objectives and limits—showcasing a leadership role with significant autonomy in program and construction delivery.
• Leads a team of architects, engineers, and designers, orchestrating and aligning activities across planning, design reviews (e.g., 30/60/90%), constructability assessments, and construction execution.
• Oversees contract administration for task orders and modifications; coordinates scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across stakeholders to meet mission, deliverables, and deadlines.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS Architecture or Engineering + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• +2 years of leadership experience
• Licensed Architect or Engineer
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be open to travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than 12 years of experience managing federal programs and leading multidisciplinary project teams across planning, design coordination, and construction execution
• Direct experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs—Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other federal agencies (e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA))
• Working knowledge and application of UFC, ETL, AFMAN, and AFI—ensuring compliance through coordination, design reviews, and constructability analysis
• Additional credentialing such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design‑Build Institute of America (DBIA), and/or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Experience developing scopes, level‑of‑effort estimates, fees, and commercial terms for proposals and change orders for interdisciplinary building design and engineering teams
• Experience implementing design quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities (structured reviews, compliance matrices, and redline/resolution tracking)
• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development, capture/proposal efforts (e.g., Statements of Qualifications, SF330s), and project execution issues
• USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) certification or NAVFAC equivalent (preferred)
• Holds or previously held a Department of Defense security clearance (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Proven organizational skills with a track record of client satisfaction while meeting deliverables and deadline requirements
• Internally driven, self‑starter, team oriented

Additional Information

• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract/security requirements
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position
• Relocation assistance within the United States is available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at  

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

State/Province: CaliforniaBusiness Group: DCSLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services IncBusiness Line: B&P - Buildings & PlacesWork Location Model: HybridOperating Group: AmericasPrimary Location: US - Sacramento, CA L St Compensation: USD USD yearly

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