Project Manager - Buildings + Places

Job Description

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice is growing — and we’re looking for a driven, collaborative, and experienced Project Manager to join our Roanoke team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead dynamic, interdisciplinary projects that are shaping communities, and client organizations across the region. If you're looking for a leadership role where your project management expertise will directly influence design excellence, delivery precision, and client satisfaction, we want to hear from you.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading multi-discipline projects of various sizes across the full lifecycle — from pursuit and proposal to design, construction, and closeout. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to our clients and internal teams, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are consistently exceeded. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work across sectors including civic, cultural, workplace, and education — all within the support structure of a global design and delivery leader.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Serve as the primary client point of contact and represent AECOM with confidence and clarity

• Coordinate scope, fee proposals, and work plans across architecture and engineering disciplines

• Manage project lifecycle: scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and change management

• Drive team performance, collaboration, and communication

• Prepare and lead project meetings, agendas, and milestone reporting

• Ensure project documentation, invoicing, and financial metrics align with expectations

• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining momentum toward client and business goals

• Support pursuit and proposal strategies on new opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering or related field +4 years of relevant experience managing A/E Design Projects or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 8+ years of related experience managing A/E projects

• Strong leadership and communication skills necessary to coordinate multi-discipline teams

• History of making decisions to drive successful project execution

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

• Ability to work in Fast-paced environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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.