Construction Sr. Project Manager or Project Director
AECOM · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · $140K–$220K/yr
Civil Engineering · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Sr. Project Manager or Director will oversee large-scale construction projects, managing scheduling, budgets, and field operations from mobilization to close-out. They will also coordinate with stakeholders, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or equivalent experience, with at least 8 to 10 years of relevant project management experience. Proficiency in construction software, project controls, and contract administration is required.
Benefits
Full description
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
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.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM Hunt is seeking a Sr. Construction Project Manager or Director of Construction to help manage large, complex construction projects. You will participate in the scheduling, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination ensuring the complete delivery of the project.
Job duties:
- Participate in site delivery: planning, mobilization, execution, and close-out for large-scale projects.
- Assist project team in integrated project schedules; track critical path, milestones, and recovery plans.
- Control cost and change: forecast, manage budgets, process change orders, and support claims.
- Participate in daily field operations, as necessary.
- Understand and deliver objective information on project controls
- Manage contract documentation such as: RFIs, submittals, change orders, invoices, etc.
- Coordinate with stakeholders: clients, designers, suppliers, authorities, utilities, and community interfaces.
- Administer contracts: scope, deliverables, compliance, and risk registers; escalate issues proactively.
- Facilitate design-construction coordination (BIM/model reviews), value engineering, and constructability
- Assist with O&M documentation, training, and final acceptance.
About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt
Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Sr. Project Manager
- BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 8 years of construction management or project management experience on large construction sites or AA/AS and 10 years of relevant experience or HSD/GED and 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.
Director
- BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 10 years of construction management or project management experience on large construction sites or AA/AS and 12 years of relevant experience or HSD/GED and 14 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with construction scheduling and project controls (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project).
- Experience in the construction of: • sports arenas/stadiums
- hospital/healthcare
- Strong knowledge of CMAR.
- Experience with contract administration
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; calm under pressure.
- Working knowledge of safety regulations and site compliance; commitment to zero incidents
- Experience delivering large construction and building programs.
- Familiarity with BIM coordination tools and digital field management platforms,
- Procore, CMIC or other construction project software experience.
Additional Information
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position is not hybrid nor remote.
- This position may include relocation.
- Travel may be required for this position.
- For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.
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.
- State/Province: Indiana
- Business Group: CM
- Legal Entity: Hunt Construction Group
- Business Line: CM Construction Management
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Operating Group: CM
- Primary Location: US - Indianapolis, IN - 2450 South T
- Compensation: USD 140000 - USD 220000 - yearly
