Project Coordinator

Assists and supports Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with a range of Project Management tasks.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ Accountable for running a small project under the overall guidance of a more senior Project Manager.

FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

+ Understanding and involvement of the different project stages and the different approaches required at each stage.

+ Understanding of building technology. Site experience. Ability to ask questions of designers to understand how solutions will be built. Understanding of the roles of different parties and how these roles change over the life of the project. Working knowledge of the differences between different forms of procurement. Working knowledge of HSE issues and legal obligations of parties and able to facilitate discussions on these topics. Understanding of AECOM’s HSE processes and principals and actively promotes a safety culture on site and in the office.

+ Knowledge of our specialist sector areas (including current issues and business drivers) and local construction market.

+ Manages one or more less complex projects, involving a combination of the following:
+ Clients with a small or local geographic footprint; OR,

+ Projects involving limited services provided by a local IE office; OR,

+ Other complexities, on a limited basis, such as projects that involve litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) super funding, due diligence, etc.

+ May manage certain phases of projects only.

+ Generally working under the supervision of a senior Project Manager/Program Manager or above, or a Regional Manager.

+ Within individual's area of responsibility, consistently identifies potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.

+ Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions relating to assigned project with a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions.

+ Manages project resources.

+ Advises/mentors less experienced staff on project management skills.

Minimum Requirements

**Ability to**:
+ set up standard systems such as project directories.

+ plan and control work, chair and minute meetings and manage the flow of information on a day to day basis.

+ put together a project programme and monitor it (including the various techniques including Earned Value Management).

+ positively influence the management of Health and Safety and principals of sustainability.

+ manage a design team on a day to day basis.

+ manage a construction contract and demonstrate good working knowledge of the different forms of contract and how these are administered.

+ understand the cost plan and cost report.

+ understand the procurement process and the influence of client requirements.

+ understand the importance of scope management and ability to manage a change control process on a day to day basis.

+ Ability to write the PEP, maintain and use a Risk register, compile and manage an Issues register. Ability to compile the monthly report and use and develop appropriate forms of “dashboard” reporting where required.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.