Design Manager - Transportation / Civil Infrastructure

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Job Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world Whether it's improving the commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, we believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve people's lives. Bringing together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions, we partner with our clients to turn their ambitions into action, changing the world for the better. We're proud to be recognized for our leadership, including our No. 1 ranking by Fortune as the World's Most Admired Company in our industry for two years in a row. Join us and you'll become a part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, program and construction managers and other professionals, working on projects that create positive and tangible impacts around the world.
About Enterprise Capabilities Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in China, India, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa and Spain, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support helping AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter, and better. Enterprise Capabilities supports AECOM's ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining Enterprise Capabilities, you have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM's monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our purpose of delivering a better world.
Here, you will have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity We are in search of a skilled and experienced Civil Infrastructure Design Manager to lead our design team within a dynamic consultancy environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design and management of civil infrastructure projects, particularly in sectors such as Highways, Water, Sewage, Telecoms, and Bridges. This role demands a professional who is adept at overseeing complex design processes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities: Design Leadership in Civil Infrastructure: Lead the design process for civil infrastructure projects, focusing on Highways, Water, Sewage, Telecoms, and Bridges.
Develop design strategies and plans that align with project objectives and client needs.
Guide the design team through complex technical challenges, ensuring innovative and practical solutions.
Multidisciplinary Team Coordination: Manage and inspire multidisciplinary design teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Ensure seamless integration of various engineering disciplines in the design process.
Coordinate with other department heads to allocate resources effectively and meet project demands.
Coordinate with various EC offices for Multidisciplinary and/or Multicentre projects
Design Process Management Oversee the design stages from concept to final delivery, ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications.
Monitor the progress of design work, identifying and resolving any issues that arise.
Conduct regular review meetings to assess design progress and make necessary adjustments.
Quality Assurance and Standards Compliance: Implement and maintain high standards of design quality, ensuring compliance with AECOM's quality principles, industry regulations and client specifications.
Regularly review and assess design outputs for technical accuracy and innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement and Support: Act as a primary point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders regarding design matters.
Provide expert advice and support to project teams, enhancing design outcomes and efficiency.
Budget and Resource Optimization: Manage design budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and identifying opportunities for savings.
Optimize the allocation of design resources to maximize efficiency and project success.
Change management – Proactive in initiating, recording, assessing in terms of design impact/ budget/schedule.
Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify potential risks in the design phase and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Address and resolve design-related issues proactively to prevent project delays or cost overruns.
Design Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive and accurate design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and present regular design reports to internal teams and stakeholders for informed decision-making.
Adapt to the AECOM Project Delivery Procedures and standards.
Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
PMP certification would be an added advantage.
Extensive experience as a Design Manager in civil infrastructure projects, with a focus on Highways, Water, Sewage, Telecoms, and/or Bridges.
Strong leadership skills and experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams.
In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles and design standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in relevant design software and project management tools.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
We welcome applications from dedicated Civil Infrastructure Design Managers who are eager to contribute to high-quality infrastructure projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. Additional Information About AECOM 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.