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# AECOM is hiring for fiber-optic buildout programs the United States. Construction Project Managers

- **Company:** AECOM
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Value Engineering
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.chicagocareersite.com/job.asp?id=3323790001&tx=JP9791FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
 * 8 years delivering site/civil and MEP construction (telecom sites, utility compounds, or light industrial).
 * Experience with schedule/cost controls and collaboration tools (P6 or MS Project, SharePoint

Superintendent

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or demonstrated equivalent of experience and education.
 * 6 years supervising site/civil and MEP construction (telecom/utility/industrial), including concrete and electrical coordination.
 * Experience of building/electrical codes, excavation and concrete best practices, grounding, HVAC set and start-up coordination

Field Staff

 * Bachelor's in engineering, construction management, or related field; or demonstrated equivalent of experience and education.
 * 2 years supporting site/civil and MEP construction (telecom/utility/industrial), including concrete and electrical coordination.
 * Experience of building/electrical codes, excavation and concrete best practices, grounding, HVAC set and start-up coordination

Safety (HSE Manager)

 * Bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety or related field with 8 years of experience in construction safety (civil/MEP/industrial).
 * OSHA 30
 * Experience in incident investigation and field engagement skills.

Scheduler

 * Bachelor's in Construction Management or closely related field.
 * 6 years of experience scheduling site/civil/MEP construction; experienced with in P6 or MS Project.
 * Experience with permitting workflows, utility coordination, and pre-commission/commission sequences.

Estimator / Preconstruction

 * Bachelor's in Construction Management or closely related field.
 * 6 years of experience estimating site/civil/MEP scopes (telecom sites, utility yards, light industrial).
 * Experience with estimating tools and Excel; drawings/specs interpretation.

Contract Manager

 * Bachelor's in Construction Management, Business or closely related field.
 * 6 years contract administration in construction; experience with negotiation, drafting, and commercial review
 * Experience with unit-price, T&M, and lump-sum structures and their linkage to schedule/cost.

Roles requiring field work will require a Valid U.S. Driver's license and as a condition of employment, ability to pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review. Additionally, travel including overnight will be required.

## Description

* Serve as the client's primary interface and align design, procurement, construction, inspections, and turnover.
 * Own scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and change for site development: grading, access, foundations/pads, bollards, grounding, fencing, lighting, security, shelters/cabinets, AC distribution, -48V DC plant, HVAC, lightning protection.

Superintendent / Field Staff

Supervise daily field execution for amplifier site builds to achieve plan-of-day targets safely and with quality.

Key responsibilities

 * Lead crews/subcontractors for grading, erosion control, concrete forms/pours, anchor bolts, pads, bollards, grounding grids/rods, fencing/gates, site lighting, and security equipment bases.
 * Oversee shelter/cabinet setting (rigging/crane), AC distribution, -48V DC plant installation, HVAC placement, cable tray/conduit within the site boundary, and equipment terminations per drawings.
 * Enforce safety, quality, and spec compliance; conduct JHAs, verify inspections, etc.

Safety (HSE Manager)

Own area HSE planning and execution to embed a proactive safety culture across site construction.

Key responsibilities

 * Develop and implement the project HSE plan; prepare JHAs for excavation, concrete, crane/rigging, electrical (-48V DC/AC), battery handling, HVAC refrigerants, hot/cold stress, and working at heights.
 * Conduct site audits, track leading indicators, investigate incidents/near misses, and drive corrective actions.

Scheduler

Develop and maintain a fully logic-linked schedule that integrates design, permitting, procurement, civil/structural, MEP, inspections, commissioning, and turnover.

Key responsibilities

 * Build WBS and critical path; model long-lead items (shelters, HVAC, switchgear, generators), utility service timelines, and inspection gates.
 * Resource/cost load key activities; produce three- to six-week look-aheads for field execution; run what-if and risk simulations.

Estimator / Preconstruction

Produce accurate estimates and preconstruction plans for amplifier site civil/structural/MEP scopes to inform budgets, buy-outs, and value engineering.

Key responsibilities

 * Perform quantity takeoffs for grading/earthwork, erosion control, concrete pads/foundations, anchor bolts, bollards, fencing, grounding systems, site lighting/security bases, shelter/cabinet setting, AC distribution, -48V DC plants, HVAC units, and lightning protection.

Contract Manager

Manage the prime contract and all subcontracts to control risk, cost, and compliance throughout site construction., * Lead contract reviews, risk assessments, and flowdowns covering scope, schedule, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance/bonding, and indemnities.

 * Administer subcontracts and POs for civil, electrical, mechanical, and shelter vendors; ensure deliverable compliance, pay apps, and lien releases.
 * Manage changes/claims, correspondence, and commercial logs tied to schedule and cost impacts; support audits.


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