Head of Project Management / Construction Management
AECOM View all jobs
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build and lead a high-performing PM/CM organization delivering multiple concurrent projects across sectors.
- Own resource planning, competency development, succession planning, and performance management (KPIs, QA/QC, governance).
- Mentor Project Directors/Managers, Planners, and Construction Managers; instill a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability.
- Implement PMO frameworks, stage-gates, and lessons-learned for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate seamlessly with Cost, Design, and Advisory teams to ensure integrated delivery.
- Provide executive reporting and risk briefings to the Executive Director.
- Act as the senior client interface, driving engagement strategy, satisfaction targets, and account growth.
- Lead steering committee and progress meetings; manage expectations, scope, approvals, and change proactively.
- Resolve issues and disputes through transparent reporting and solution-oriented communication.
- Build long-term relationships that position AECOM as partner of choice.
- Lead end-to-end PM/CM from initiation to closeout: charter, WBS, schedule baselines, critical path, EV analysis, risk & contingency, and reporting.
- Direct construction delivery: site mobilization, HSE oversight, quality assurance, inspections, commissioning, and handover.
- Define procurement strategies (EPC, Design-Build, traditional); lead tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Administer contracts (e.g., FIDIC or equivalent); manage change orders, claims, payment certification, and final accounts.
- Maintain robust dashboards and executive reports; ensure delivery on time, cost, and quality with traceable performance metrics...
- Lead pursuits and bids: develop delivery methodology, staffing plans, schedules, risk registers, and competitive differentiators.
- Build fee models and pricing strategies, craft commercial qualifications and assumptions.
- Produce high-quality technical write-ups, case studies, and presentations; engage confidently with C-suite stakeholders.
- Partner with BD, sector leads, and regional leadership to enhance pipeline and improve win rates.
- Proficient in Planning & Scheduling using Primavera P6 (and MS Project); strong command of WBS, baselines, CPM, EV, and schedule risk.
- Integrate cost/schedule and 4D BIM where applicable; drive data-driven project controls (e.g., Power BI dashboards).
- Hands-on leadership in delay analysis (EOT, disruption), claims preparation/defense, and dispute resolution.
- Deep knowledge of construction execution, QA/QC, commissioning, and statutory approvals; apply PMO governance and standards
- Proven delivery across Real Estate (commercial, residential, mixed-use), Hospitals/Healthcare, Industrial, Airports & Aviation, Urban Development.
- Added advantage: experience in Semiconductor facilities and Data Centers-mission-critical MEP, cleanroom standards, fast-track procurement, reliability-driven commissioning.
- Track record leading large programs/projects with complex multi-stakeholder and multi-contract interfaces.
- Strong commercial outcomes on major programs, especially where delay claims and schedule recovery were pivotal.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (planning, baselines, CPM, resource loading) and MS Project.
- Strong project controls: earned value, schedule-cost integration, risk registers, and performance dashboards (Excel/Power BI).
- Contract administration with knowledge of FIDIC (or equivalent) forms; tendering, bid analysis, negotiations, and awards.
- Construction delivery expertise: HSE, QA/QC, inspections, commissioning, and handover.
- Executive-level report writing, analytics, and decision support.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / construction management / project management or a related discipline.
- Master's degree (e.g., Construction/Project Management / MBA) is an advantage.
- 20+ years of progressive experience in Project Management and Construction Management.
- Proven track record as Project Director / Project Manager on large, complex programs/projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple projects, manage senior clients, and deliver predictable outcomes.
- Rich sector exposure: Real Estate, Hospitals, Industrial, Airports, and Urban Development; Semiconductor/Data Center experience is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with delay claims, EOT/disruption, change management, and contractual administration.
- Professional credentials: PMP, PMI-SP, AACE (e.g., PSP/CEP); MRICS/FRICS is a plus.
- Experience in Semiconductor/Data Center environments and mission-critical assets.
- Exposure to digital transformation in PM/CM (4D BIM, data automation, standardized reporting).
- Familiarity with regional procurement norms, statutory approvals, and large program governance.
- Experience working in global consulting / PMC environments with structured governance frameworks.
- Strong people leadership: ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple projects.
- Excellent client management skills with executive presence and the ability to manage expectations and resolve escalations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, clear, structured reporting and confident stakeholder engagement.
- High ownership mindset, decision-making under pressure, and structured problem-solving.
- Strong collaboration across multi-disciplinary and matrix organizations.