Project Manager IV

AECOM is seeking an experienced BHS Project Consultant to support major aviation infrastructure programs across the western United States. The role can be based in Austin Denver or Seattle.

This role serves as the owners representative providing technical leadership and project management oversight for the planning design procurement installation testing and commissioning of baggage handling system (BHS) projects at commercial airports.

The successful candidate will work closely with airport owners airlines baggage handling system vendors designers contractors and program management teams to help deliver complex capital improvement projects from concept through construction and operational turnover. This position requires a strong understanding of baggage handling system design airport operations project delivery methodologies and construction coordination within active airport environments.

This role is highly collaborative and requires excellent communication technical judgment and organizational skills. The Project Manager will lead coordination efforts monitor project performance identify and resolve technical issues and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client objectives contract requirements safety standards and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the clients representative throughout the planning design procurement construction testing and commissioning phases of baggage handling system projects.
• Manage day-to-day project activities while coordinating with airport stakeholders consultants contractors equipment manufacturers and internal project teams.
• Monitor project scope schedule budget and technical performance identify risks and implement solutions to maintain project objectives.
• Lead project coordination meetings prepare meeting minutes track action items and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Review engineering submittals requests for information (RFIs) change requests shop drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct field observations and site inspections to verify construction quality specification compliance and installation progress.
• Coordinate functional testing integrated system testing commissioning activities and project closeout documentation.
• Support development and implementation of project execution plans logistics strategies and construction phasing within active airport environments.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain project delivery milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports summarizing schedule status project risks field activities and overall project performance.
• Foster strong working relationships with clients through proactive communication and responsive project leadership.

Qualifications :

Minimum requirements

• BA/BS 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting aviation projects through design construction and commissioning.
• Experience serving as an owners representative on major airport capital improvement programs.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams contractors and client stakeholders.
• Prior mechanical/electrical experience in the installation of Baggage handling systems
• Ability to travel as required to support project delivery.
• Experience delivering baggage handling system installation modernization commissioning or testing projects at Category X commercial airports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Project Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam and project management platforms such as Procore Prolog Aconex or Newforma.
• Experience with Tote-based Carrier type system installations Is a plus

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Successful candidates must be able to complete a TSA background investigation and obtain and maintain airport security badge access.

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 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 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time