Project Manager - Ottawa, Canada - AECOM

AECOM

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Job Description:

AECOM is looking for a
Project Manager / Project Portfolio Manager to join its team in Ottawa, ON. This is a
full-time regular role.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Support the Operations Manager and DOO the day-to-day operation of the business line, including project delivery performance, pricing strategies, risk management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting
May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
Provide interpretation of monthly performance figures to support overall business line management and project portfolio performance for the Environment business line in Canada.
Provide support to project managers to resolve project issues and make recommendations to improve project performance
Direct project management staff to ensure timely, effective, and efficient performance of project managers' responsibilities
Identify and close capability gaps among project management staff, providing valuable team management and talent development support to foster career growth and required skills of project managers; may include conducting inperson or Webex training sessions with project managers.
In coordination with business line leadership, provide guidance in assigning projects and pursuit efforts to project managers
In partnership with department leaders, evaluate individual performance of project managers within the business line
Evaluate project management compliance with policies and procedures and PM requirements including MAP
Assist in developing and reviewing proposal pricing to support business line objectives and individual bid pricing strategies.
Review proposal and project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Promote risk management practice within the project management function and develop PM risk competencies, including a strong contractual understanding among project managers of how AECOM manages risk and contingencies
Conduct project reviews with project managers in accordance with AECOM global guidelines. Utilize reviews to monitor projectlevel performance, financial performance, client satisfaction, team, budget, schedule, risk, and quality management
Lead project management processes, including timely and accurate Estimate at Completion submittals
Support project managers and project team members with invoicing and cash collection strategy. Review unbilled/accounts receivable portfolios and make recommendations for improved performance.
Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements
Evaluate and drive AECOM Delivery Excellence practices

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelors degree in a relavent discipline including Civil, Environmental, Project Management, or comparable technical, business, or professional degree/diploma.
2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
Involved in consulting or engineering projects in past experience.
Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
Business development skills and experience such as client service and proposal preparation.
Understanding of scheduling concepts and earned value management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to an internal audience and facilitate workshops.
Change enabler with an ability to promote best practice and coach & mentor staff
PMP certification preferred.
Bilingual French and English.

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