Campus Space Planning Project Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a qualified Space Planning Project Manager to support our growing Higher Education practice throughout Northern Virginia.  The project manager will provide direct support to our clients focusing on campus space utilization and optimization, coordinating relocations, and managing renovations across multiple buildings and campuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate classroom, laboratories, and office spaces; recommend additions, removals, or reconfigurations.
• Lead relocations from leased facilities to on-campus spaces, coordinating all move activities.
• Oversee redesign or renovation of spaces to support evolving programmatic needs.
• Manage move-in processes including furniture, technology, and signage coordination.
• Manage multiple projects from major renovations to small updates (paint, carpet/abatement, signage, FF&E).
• Ensure compliance with client design standards, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia requirements, and space utilization goals.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, end users, consultants, and contractors.
• Analyze program requirements, space metrics, cost estimates, technology needs, and scheduling impacts.
• Lead classroom upgrades, relocations/reorganizations, furniture installations, and feasibility studies.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and implementation with internal teams and external partners.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Previous experience leading higher education construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing cost estimates and construction schedules.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in interior design, architecture, or space planning (strongly preferred).
• Experience with CAD and/or Revit.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience in facilities planning, building design, or construction administration.
• Knowledge of FF&E, finishes, and space planning principles.
• Ability to read/interpret proposals, plans, contracts, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in space planning project management.
• Demonstrated recent project and client experience in higher education.
• Knowledge and experience with local contractors and subcontractors and interior vendors in the Northern Virginia region.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

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.