AECOM · Arlington, VA
Senior CMI Project Manager at AECOM — Arlington, VA
Full-timeArlington, VAPosted 2026-08-07Apply on SmartRecruiters
Full job description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to serve as a Senior CMI Project Manager / Deputy CMI Market Sector Lead in support of our growing Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) transportation business throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Manage all phases of Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) projects from planning through closeout, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional client service
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on constructability reviews, field engineering challenges, and construction-related issues throughout project execution
- Apply extensive construction management experience to support project owners, field staff, and multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex technical and operational issues
- Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and professional growth among engineers, inspectors, and technical staff
- Coordinate and oversee the work of engineers, inspectors, and technicians, ensuring resources are effectively managed to meet project objectives
- Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments requiring sound engineering judgment and knowledge of transportation construction practices
- Collaborate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure effective communication across all phases of the project
- Exercise independent judgment in resolving technical and project management matters while operating with minimal supervision and broad administrative direction
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and assisting with the preparation of proposals and project pursuits
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations, quality standards, and AECOM policies and procedures
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Previous experience working on VDOT and/or DDOT projects
- PE License in DC, Maryland or Virginia or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Construction Management and Inspection (CMI), including experience managing
- Demonstrated recent project and client experience in northern portion of Virginia or DC region
- Previous experience working with VDOT in the northern portion of Virginia and/or DDOT
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
- Relocation support is not available for this position
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