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Construction Manager

at AECOM in Newark, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Construction Manager in our Newark, DE office for a variety of infrastructure projects throughout the Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania area. Typical assignments may include water and wastewater projects, erosion and sediment control inspection, stormwater facilities inspection, and other projects throughout the tri-state area.

Typical responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Prepare preconstruction meeting agendas, conduct the meetings, prepare and distribute meeting minutes

Prepare monthly progress meeting agendas, conduct the meetings, prepare and distribute meeting minutes

Review submittals, requests for information, and change order proposals from the contractor, coordinate with the design engineer and AECOM client to provide review comments to the contractor, and maintain a record of all such communications, review comments, and approvals

Review pay requests submitted by the contractor and make recommendations to the AECOM client

Oversee the work of the AECOM construction inspectors at the site and provide senior field support during the course of the work

Oversee the work of subcontractors and subcontractor compliance with contract and project requirements

Monitor project schedule and budget performance, identify variances, and communicate status updates to project stakeholders and AECOM management

Conduct quality assurance inspections to ensure work conforms to contract specifications, plans, and applicable codes and regulations

Identify, document, and coordinate resolution of field issues, conflicts, and non-conformances with the contractor and design team

Maintain comprehensive project documentation including daily logs, inspection reports, correspondence, and photographic records

Coordinate site logistics, safety compliance, and environmental requirements to ensure adherence to project protocols and regulatory standards

Occasional outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS degree plus 8 years of related experience, or AS Degree plus 10 years of related experience, or HS/GED plus 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education

US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects

Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to understand construction plans, shop drawing submittals, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations, and to identify and document deficiencies and deviations observed in the field.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude

Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

Additional Information

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

Relocation is not available 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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140000 to $150000.

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Job Posting: 1534937

Posted On: Jun 30, 2026

Updated On: Jun 30, 2026

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