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Senior Design Manager - Multi Disciplinary

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AECOM

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Pretoria
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AI generated summary

  • You must have 10-12 years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, and be registered as PrEng/PrTech with ECSA, plus PrCPM or PMI certifications.
  • You will manage multi-disciplinary project design, analyze commercial health, prepare reports and proposals, ensure quality, and collaborate with clients and teams to meet project expectations.

Requirements

  • 10-12 years of experience.
  • Bachelor (BEng or BTech) or Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
  • Registered as PrEng or PrTech Eng with ECSA or similar accredited international registration, AND
  • Registration as PrCPM with SACPCMP, OR
  • Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMI

Responsibilities

  • Delivery of EC Africa Projects, understand status, budget, risks, etc.
  • Understands and embrace AECOM PM’s best practices, and AECOM’s PDS and EC GEPs
  • Has a solid Technical Background on Multidisciplinary Engineering Projects and can contribute to technical discussions when needed
  • Undertakes the full responsibility and tasks of the design management of projects
  • Able to analyse all types of projects commercially and advise the Project Delivery Teams of the commercial health of their projects and highlights concerns in advance.
  • Prepares and assists in various levels of project reporting. Key contributor in the preparation of the monthly status reports.
  • Reviews and approves output from project cost and schedule systems. Prepares or reviews presentations based on system output.
  • Delivers effective communication, inclusive of clients and team members, to clarify expectations and requirements
  • Prepare cost proposals for projects or programs.
  • Prepare project reports, KPIs and ensures that Quality Procedures are followed within EC Africa, and multi-centric Projects that are managed in EC Africa.
  • Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Lead Office Project Manager and design teams
  • Ensures assigned design teams effectively coordinate with each other
  • Responsible for ensuring that any additional work/changes in scope are approved by clients
  • Ensures that quality reviews are conducted and that the appropriate Lead Verifiers are assigned to the projects
  • Collaborate with the client to confirm the design approach and that it satisfies the client scope of services and expectations
  • Supports other Africa EC Lead PMs/DMs in their day to day duties and project discussions.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Design Manager - Multi-disciplinary at AECOM?

The primary responsibility is to undertake the full responsibility and tasks of the design management of projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination among teams, and managing project status, budget, and risks.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s (BEng or BTech) or Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required, along with 10-12 years of experience. Additionally, registration as PrEng or PrTech Eng with ECSA or similar, and registration as PrCPM with SACPCMP or certification as PMP/PgMP/PfMP/PMI-SP/PMI-ACP with PMI are also required.

What type of engineering experience is preferred for this role?

A solid technical background in multidisciplinary engineering projects is preferred, enabling contributions to technical discussions and analysis of various project types.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs, in addition to offering access to industry-leading technology and thinking for growth and success.

What is the work environment like at AECOM?

The work environment is dynamic and promotes flexibility with hybrid work options, encouraging integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a pioneering mindset.

How does AECOM ensure project quality?

AECOM ensures project quality by conducting quality reviews and assigning appropriate Lead Verifiers to projects, while also preparing project reports and KPIs to follow quality procedures.

How does the Senior Design Manager interact with clients?

The Senior Design Manager collaborates with clients to confirm design approaches and ensure that they meet the client's scope of services and expectations.

What kind of projects will the Senior Design Manager be working on?

The Senior Design Manager will deliver EC Africa Projects and manage various multidisciplinary engineering projects within EC Africa.

How does AECOM support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

AECOM fosters a safe and respectful workplace environment and encourages everyone to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes.

What are the expectations for communication in this role?

Effective communication is crucial in this role, including clarity of expectations and requirements among clients and team members to ensure successful project delivery.

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AECOM

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Engineering & Construction
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10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)