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Senior Project ManagerSports Design Project Delivery & Operations
Senior Project ManagerSports Design Project Delivery & OperationsAECOM • Kansas City, MO, US
Senior Project ManagerSports Design Project Delivery & Operations

Senior Project ManagerSports Design Project Delivery & Operations

AECOM • Kansas City, MO, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Project ManagerSports Design Project Delivery & Operations

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM Sports is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary design projects in Pro-Sports and Collegiate Sports while also playing a key role in operational support and business execution. This hybrid position blends hands-on project delivery with cross-functional operational management, ensuring alignment between project goals and broader business objectives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned sports architect who brings strong leadership skills, proven experience in project and team management, and the ability to drive outcomes across both client engagements and internal operations. This hybrid role may be located in our Kansas City, MO, L.A, CA, Dallas, TX or NYC, NY studio.

Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, sustainability and decarbonization consulting, urbanism, planning and strategy, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create.

AECOM's dedication to sustainability is embedded in our culture. AECOM is committed to striving for better by reducing emissions and lowering energy use. Our sustainable legacies strategy has four key objectives : embed sustainable development and resilience across the company's work, improve social outcomes for communities, achieve net-zero carbon emissions and enhance governance. We are leading the change towards a more sustainable future by creating innovative tools to guide early-stage infrastructure decisions for cities, airports, transportation systems, water treatment and buildings. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team 47,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and supervise all phases of the projects involving risk complexity, and financial exposure.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent communication, satisfaction, and value delivery.
  • Oversee project planning, budgeting, execution, and close-out, using standardized tools and processes.
  • Direct cross-functional teamspotentially across business lines, remote offices, or subcontractor relationshipsto deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Ensure all project goals are achieved within scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
  • Prepare proposals, define execution strategies, and negotiate and manage contracts.

Operations & Business Support :

  • Collaborate with leadership on operational initiatives, resource planning, and business process improvements.
  • Monitor key business metrics (financial performance, resource utilization, client feedback) and recommend actions.
  • Assist in aligning project delivery with broader business objectives including revenue growth, profitability, and client retention.
  • Help optimize team workflows and identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency.
  • Support internal reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum :

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • 10 years of experience in design project management with demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects primarily in Sports Design, including two years of leadership, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
  • Preferred :

  • Added degrees in Business, Engineering, Management, or related field is a plus.
  • 15 or more years of related experience.
  • PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • Strong financial and operational acumen.
  • Experience working across functional teams and leading distributed or hybrid teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar).
  • Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Additional Information

    This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

    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 2024. 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 communitywhere 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.

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