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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.    

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Manager to support the Chicago Department of Water’s multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task of the program to support the Task Leader in developing and maintaining a prioritized water main replacement candidates and associated lead service line replacement (LSLR) list and deliver the required quantity of water main designs to meet annual CIP mileage goals. Also responsible for managing the planning, design and coordination with DWM’s Construction Management team on construction of water mains, lead services line replacements. This position assists the Task Leader with oversight to various subfunctions including planning, design, CAD and records management; Water Quality management and staff mentoring.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Oversee preparation of water main and lead service line replacement designs and signing design drawings.Manage special projects (e.g., LSLR designs/implementation) and preparation of contract and bidding documents for various types of projects.Lead cost estimating and preparation of the Term Agreement Contracts for water main and LSLR construction.Coordinate with construction teams and address issues or conflictsSupport DWM with project prioritization and provide subsequent proejct execution oversight.Perform quality control of design documents - reviewing plans, signing drawings, reviewing cost estimates.Provide water main technical assistance and expertise to the other tasks within the program (e.g., Force Accounts)  and DWM and their stakeholders (e.g., Construction Management,  Operations, etc.).Support Force Accounts by reviewing work order drawings and identifying conflicts between proposed utility improvements and future water main projects.Attend coordination meetings with the DWM and their Construction Management group.Coordinate design approval workflow through DWM  OUC, IDOT and other relevant step actors.Support Task Leader with support services to maintain water quality in the DWM system which including these key activities: lead testing program; meter save studies; service line inventory; LSLR implementation support; water filters support for residences.Manage project teams with more than twenty people and monitor compliance with contractual commitments.Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or a related discipline and 6 + years of water main design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.

Preferred

15+ years of progressive design experience in Water/Wastewater as project engineer and project manager, with 5+ year in leading project teams.Experience in working on municipal water utility projects.Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs.Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Additional Information

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.