Assistant Project Manager

Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for Construction to support the execution and delivery of design-build services for four new borough-based jails in NYC to replace Rikers Island. 
Responsibilities include:
Drive program management in coordinating construction activities to ensure successful project completion.
Oversee the application of program level policies and procedures to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved on the project(s). 
Provide leadership in management of contract, scope, budget, and staff.  Maintain good working relationships and close interface with the client by ensuring that inquiries and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
Lead a team of design and construction management staff consisting of site project managers, inspectors, schedulers, estimators, and site safety. Also provide coordination with design team, program controls team, and community outreach team, among other stakeholders.
Proactively identify problems or opportunities at the project level, analyze potential risks and seek to develop alternative mitigation approaches.
Provide financial oversight and assist in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and forecasting costs to ensure project(s) remain within budgetary constraints.
Demonstrate high standard of persona, accountability and integrity. Mentor staff to the same high standards.
Keep management informed on progress for project and budget through regularly scheduled Operations Review Meetings.