Design Manager

AECOM is seeking a Design Manager to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM's primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Start here. Grow here.

Here is what you will be doing:

Technical Excellence:

• Delivery of EC Projects, understand status, budget, risks, etc.
• Understands and embrace AECOM PM's best practices, and AECOM's PDS and EC GEPs
• Has a solid Technical Background on Multidisciplinary Engineering Projects and can contribute to technical discussions when needed
• Undertakes the full responsibility and tasks of the design management of projects
• Able to analyse all types of projects commercially and advise the Project Delivery Teams of the commercial health of their projects and highlights concerns in advance.
• Prepares and assists in various levels of project reporting. Key contributor in the preparation of the monthly status reports.
• Reviews and approves output from project cost and schedule systems. Prepares or reviews presentations based on system output.
• Delivers effective communication, inclusive of clients and team members, to clarify expectations and requirements
• Prepare cost proposals for projects or programs.
• Prepare project reports, KPIs and ensures that Quality Procedures are followed within EC Africa, and multi-centric Projects that are managed in EC Africa.
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Lead Office Project Manager and design teams
• Ensures assigned design teams effectively coordinate with each other
• Responsible for ensuring that any additional work/changes in scope are approved by clients
• Ensures that quality reviews are conducted and that the appropriate Lead Verifiers are assigned to the projects
• Collaborate with the client to confirm the design approach and that it satisfies the client scope of services and expectations
• Supports other Africa EC Lead PMs/DMs in their day to day duties and project discussions.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of four (4) years' relevant post-graduate experience
• B-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of five (5) years' relevant post-graduate experience
• National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of six (6) years' relevant post-graduate experience
• National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of seven (7) years' relevant post-graduate experience
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study, such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting, etc with a minimum of five (5) years' relevant post-graduate experience

Required:

• Registration as Candidate Professional with SACAP, OR
• Registration as Candidate Professional with ECSA, OR
• Registration as Candidate Professional with SACPCMP (CCPM), OR
• Certification as PMP with PMI

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

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.