Design Manager Ev

Company Description We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

**Job Description**:
AECOM is seeking a Design Manager for various exciting projects including Electrical Vehicle Charging Infra, Low Emission Fuel and other New Energy construction projects throughout France.

The primary responsibilities will be to manage and coordinate project/program based teams of engineers responsible for the coordination and localisation of design delivered by the AECOM design hubs.

To cultivate and maintain client relationships, oversee and lead multiple projects through all phases of design, and actively lead the design process for each of these clients and opportunities.

Within this role you will work with local and global leadership to ensure a coordinated effort to support business development endeavours.

This role can be based in our Paris or Bordeaux office.

Key duties include:

- Ensure the localization of the project, interpretation of legislation and code compliance.
- Provide design directions to the project teams and control design quality.Lead a team of architects and engineers with good communication and leadership skills.
- Oversee the design process and work with team members to ensure that the clients stated mission and vision are infused into the design of the project at all stages. Incorporating our ESG strategy.
- Take ownership on SHE and assure safety in design.Deliver against all HSE metrics.
- Administer AECOM contracts and ensure compliance with company procedures and project compliance to all local codes, standards and building/construction regulations.
- Be responsible for financial management of the project, ensure key deadlines are met and staff are working together effectively.
- Play a key role in client and government relationship management and keep high standard of works we deliver.
- Support the Design Director, Design Operations Leader and business development teams in project pursuits.
- Define scope from initial project information and oversee preparation of associated fee proposals, schedules, work plans and additional service requests as required.
- Maintain and cultivate existing client relationships, including introduction of firm leadership.
- Build and strengthen connections with clients on a day-to-day basis through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, values and goals.
- Actively engage with other AECOM Business Lines in France or outside France and foster collaboration.

**Qualifications**:

- Technical degree in Engineering or Construction
- 5+ years related experience
- Must be detail oriented, thorough, well-organized and effectively manage time
- Fluent in French and English
- Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy; willingness to work with multiple different colleagues on a variety of initiatives
- Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Outstanding oral communication, written and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills - ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

This role can be based in our Paris or Bordeaux office.

Flexibility to travel inside France as occasionally required is preferred

**Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.**

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entreprene