Senior Project ManagerSports Design Project Delivery & Operations

Senior Project Manager

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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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery
• 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

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Additional Information

This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $180000 to $200000.

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.