Construction Resident Project Manager
Company: AECOM
Role summary
Construction Resident Project Manager is a role at AECOM in New York, New York, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-12. Salary: USD 120,000–190,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Construction Resident Project Manager
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Salary
- USD 120,000–190,000 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-12
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage impactful construction projects with a competitive salary of $120k-$190k. You'll be instrumental in shaping communities and building lasting infrastructure, working with a globally recognized firm. If you're passionate about bringing big projects to life, this is a chance to make a real difference.
Job description
Company Description
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 Construction Resident Project Manager to join our Construction Management teams in the New York City Metropolitan area. The selected candidate will support and lead highway and bridge transportation projects, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the opportunity to oversee project delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards while contributing to critical infrastructure improvements across the region.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide oversight of the field construction inspectors during the project construction phase including; preparation of inspectors daily work schedules, ensuring site safety monitoring, technical oversight, quality of construction, and Client satisfaction
Accountable for the planning, coordination and inspection and construction management activities and assignments of all direct reporting staff to ensure efficient utilization of staffing
Balance work in the project office with the senior management team and also provide supervision of the field inspection teams working nights and weekends. Interface with contractors to ensure coordination of construction activities and to meet aggressive project schedules
Evaluate, resolve and provide solutions to contractors and construction inspectors for constructability issues encountered at construction sites
Experience in the evaluation and validation of contractors change order requests against contract documents, negotiating change orders costs and schedule impacts and make recommendations to the Construction Manager and Program Manager
Perform inspection and resident engineering activities on highway bridge related projects, construction site safety standards and operations requirements
Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project delivery
Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting to senior management and clients
Coordinate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, utility companies, and local communities to ensure smooth project execution
Implement and oversee quality control processes to maintain high standards of construction and compliance with relevant codes and regulations
Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders
Identify and mitigate potential risks to project success, developing contingency plans as necessary
Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations throughout the project lifecycle
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations, to support company growth
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Transit and Transportation Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent written communications and presentation abilities in internal project settings with, the senior management team, external project stakeholders including senior client management leadership
4 plus years of experience in resident engineering, construction management, project management, engineering and related fields is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, staff supervision, strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilities
Experience with NYSDOT, or NYCDOT projects. A P.E. License in New York is preferred.
Software proficiency in Procore, SharePoint, MS Project
Certifications: PE, CCM, NICET, PMP, DBIA
Additional Information
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 9TH, 2027
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.
About AECOM
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