Design Manager (Design Build)

Company : AECOM
Location : Los Angeles, CA, 90001
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Design Manager (Design Build)
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 is seeking a Senior Highway Project/Design Manager to be based in Los Angeles, CA.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages and leads a team of professionals, overseeing the design of large-complex projects.
- Manages design effort, design schedule, and budgets.
- Implements and oversees change and risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinates client needs and develops/builds on relationships for future opportunities.
- Mentors, develops, and hires support staff to maintain a high-performing team.
- Monitors contract compliance and leads project dispute/resolution process.
- Leads and assists in the development of future design-build proposals.
- Builds and maintains relationships with project owners/AHJ's.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations in highway design projects.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, and construction managers, to optimize project outcomes.
- Conducts regular project status meetings and prepares comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
- Implements innovative design solutions to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Manages project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal utilization.
- Develops and maintains project documentation, including design plans, specifications, and technical reports.
- Represents the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote AECOM's design-build capabilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree + ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Must possess CA state PE license.
Preferred Qualifications
- 20+ years of transportation project experience.
- Experienced with Design Build delivery for final design.
- Design Build Project Experience.
- Experience leading and managing transportation design-build projects on large complex highway projects.
- Experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent Communication Skills and Ability to Lead Staff.
- Position will require frequent travel to project and client sites.
Additional Information
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.
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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