Associate Director-Project Management / Construction Management (PMCM)

Company Description

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Job Description

Associate Director – Project Management / Construction Management (PMCM) to lead the delivery of large and complex projects across multiple sectors. The role will be responsible for driving project execution, client engagement, stakeholder management, contract administration, and construction oversight to ensure successful delivery within time, cost, safety, and quality parameters.

The candidate should possess project leadership capability, team and people management skills, and communication capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management and construction management assignments from project initiation through completion and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during project delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, progress reviews, and project governance discussions.
• Develop project execution plans, delivery strategies, project schedules, milestones, monitoring frameworks, and KPIs.
• Drive project performance on schedule, budget, quality, and safety through robust planning, monitoring, and risk management.
• Monitor project progress against established KPIs and provide regular project reports to leadership and clients.
• Identify project risks, delays, and execution challenges, and implement mitigation/recovery plans.
• Manage client expectations through transparent communication, timely reporting, and proactive issue resolution.
• Support negotiation and resolution of project-related commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead preparation/review of tender documentation, scope definition, technical specifications, bid packages, and RFP documentation.
• Participate in contract negotiations, award recommendations, and contractor onboarding.
• Administer contracts including change management, claims review, variation orders, payment certification, and final account closure.

 

Experience Required:

• 15+ years of total experience with minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Management / Construction Management

• Proven experience managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders

• Strong exposure to client management and project delivery

• Team management and People management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / related discipline

• Master’s degree in Project / Construction Management or MBA is preferred

Additional Information

Added Advantage: Experience in Semiconductor facilities / Data Centers / mission-critical projects.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

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 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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.