AECOM is seeking a Facilities Design and Implementation Manager (Water) who will manage the Program Management Office (PMO) Facilities Task Lane working for the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) to manage their $4+ billion Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This leadership position is responsible for managing a team responsible for planning, managing, oversight, and execution of water infrastructure improvements necessary to effectively deliver nearly one billion gallons of drinking water per day to more than five million people in the City of Chicago and it suburban communities. The projects focus on twelve large water pumping stations; two of world’s largest water purification plants, intake structures, large conveyance tunnels, district facilities, and other critical hydraulic structures.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the Task Leader of the facilities team responsible for managing a team responsible for execution of DWM’s Capital Improvement Plan for both design and construction to include the following:
- Preparation of scope of work and project deliverables
- Development of project concept reports and cost estimates
- Preparation of Request of Qualifications (RFQ) for procuring engineering and construction services
- Consultant and Contractor qualifications assessment
- Development of existing facility information and technical standards to the selected design consultant to assist in developing the required level of design effort necessary for the project
- Review, evaluation, and negotiation of fee and schedule for performance of design.
- Preparation of design and construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) letter to selected consultant and/or contractor.
- Oversee and monitor work of the design consultant through submittals, design meetings, and document reviews.
- Keep the Bureau of Engineering Services (BES) and other Bureaus as necessary apprised of project status and to include escalation of potential concerns or challenges as they arise.
- Monitor design progress against project schedule and take corrective action as needed
- Review interim cost estimates and monthly invoices by consultants and contractors. Take corrective action if consultant is over budget and/or behind schedule.
- Arrange for distribution of interim submittals to reviewers and schedule meetings to discuss review comments.
- Review construction estimates and prepares departmental requisitions for the procurement of construction services.
- Coordinate project advertisement with the Department of Procurement Services (DPS).
- Administer DWM’s responsibilities in the process of soliciting and reviewing competitive bids.
- Conduct pre-bid conferences as required.
- Provide written reports on the competitive bid process and recommendations of contract award as required by DPS.
- Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.
- Monitors and reports on financial and completion status of projects to client.
- Serves as the primary source of communication between the PMO Facilities team and DWM Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Water Engineer from the Bureau of Engineering Services.
- Performs all other duties as required by a supervisor such as recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and termination recommendations as deemed necessary.
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. Discover your #H2Opportunity