Senior Project Manager - Memorial Stadium- NE Cornhuskers

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will lead construction management activities for the Memorial Stadium project, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to closeout. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and project teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex commercial or institutional construction projects is required.

Skills

• Construction management
• Project leadership
• Budget management
• Schedule management
• Risk management
• Contract administration
• Subcontractor management
• Design-build
• CMAR
• Primavera P6
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• MEP coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Quality control
• Safety compliance

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

About this role

Company Description
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Job Description
Job Description
AECOM Hunt is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead construction management activities for the Memorial Stadium project. This high-profile opportunity requires a proven construction professional with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex projects, preferably within the sports, entertainment, stadium, or major public assembly sectors.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight throughout all phases of construction, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This individual will serve as a key liaison among the project team, client, design professionals, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of construction activities for the Memorial Stadium project.
Oversee all phases of project execution, including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Manage project budgets, schedules, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
Lead and mentor project managers, assistant project managers, engineers, and other project personnel.
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
Develop and implement project execution strategies, identifying potential risks and proactively addressing challenges.
Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, change management, and negotiations.
Monitor construction progress, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contract documents, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Partner with field leadership to ensure efficient coordination of construction activities, labor, materials, and equipment.
Manage project reporting, including schedule updates, budget forecasts, progress reports, and executive-level presentations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to company policies, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
Drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex commercial or institutional construction projects.
Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, budgets, and project schedules.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, project controls, contract administration, and risk management.
Experience overseeing projects from preconstruction through final completion.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Requirements:
Prior experience delivering stadiums, arenas, sports facilities, entertainment venues, or other large-scale public assembly projects.
Experience managing projects valued at $100 million or more.
Strong background in construction management at risk (CMAR), design-build, or other complex delivery methods.
Experience managing complex structural systems, MEP coordination, site logistics, and accelerated construction schedules.
Demonstrated success leading large project teams and coordinating multiple subcontractors and trade partners.
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction management software.
Strong client relationship management skills and experience presenting to senior leadership.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position is not hybrid nor remote.
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.
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