Senior A/E Project Manager – Client Relationship & Project Delivery

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an accomplished and relationship-driven Senior Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Project Manager to join our Buildings + Places team in Seattle, Washington.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced A/E professional who brings together technical knowledge of building design, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for developing trusted client partnerships.

More than a traditional project management position, this role offers the opportunity to serve as a key client relationship manager and trusted advisor, overseeing an established portfolio of projects while identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships and expand our services.

Our current portfolio includes significant aviation-related facilities and infrastructure projects; however, prior aviation experience is not required. We welcome candidates with strong backgrounds in architectural and engineering design and project delivery across commercial, institutional, municipal, advanced technology, transportation facilities, or other complex built-environment sectors.

The ideal candidate understands how to translate client objectives into clearly defined scopes of work, lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage subconsultants, and deliver projects that meet technical, financial, and contractual expectations.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for key clients, building strong, long-term relationships through responsiveness, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
• Proactively engage clients to understand evolving needs, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities to expand services and provide additional value.
• Lead client meetings, project discussions, presentations, and stakeholder coordination, establishing clear expectations and maintaining effective communication throughout project delivery.
• Partner with studio leadership and business development teams to support client account growth, proposal development, contract negotiations, and pursuit of new opportunities.
• Take ownership of projects from initiation through design, construction administration, and closeout, ensuring alignment with client expectations, contractual commitments, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage scopes of work, including deliverables, assumptions, exclusions, schedules, budgets, responsibilities, and change management.
• Monitor project performance, including budgets, profitability, earned progress, resource utilization, and project risks; implement corrective actions and mitigation strategies as needed.
• Facilitate coordination among internal teams, external consultants, client representatives, and construction stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Guide teams through project milestones, technical reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and design decision-making.
• Maintain an understanding of the relationship between design decisions, constructability, building systems, project costs, schedules, permitting requirements, and operational considerations.
• Provide leadership on technical and project delivery issues while leveraging the expertise of discipline-specific design professionals.
• Support design quality, interdisciplinary coordination, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client requirements.
• Drive client satisfaction, accountability, and retention through consistent project performance and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and + 6 years of experience with an architectural or engineering firm

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in A/E design, project management, or multidisciplinary building project delivery.
• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Proven success managing complex projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and performance.
• Experience in aviation, commercial, healthcare, higher education, municipal, institutional, transportation, or similar building markets.
• Strong client relationship, business development, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in scope development, change management, project financials, and risk management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating consultants.
• Working knowledge of A/E contracts, project delivery processes, and industry-standard tools such as Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Bluebeam.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Additional Information

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hybrid work environment – Fully remote position not available.

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.

Company Description

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