Design Manager

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Design Manager. The Candidate will join the Building & Places Team, which provides services on large-scale real estate and civil engineering projects. Our teams work on complex real estate projects, pulling the right resources across the company to support project needs. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that will challenge you technically, while also giving you the chance to collaborate with senior individuals with a variety of experiences. These opportunities will help your growth in this industry.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and support public procurement procedures for engineering and architectural services in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare and coordinate technical and administrative tender documentation and contribute to technical and financial bids.
• Perform design management activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment between design outputs, contractual requirements, scope, schedule, and quality.
• Monitor design deliverables, interfaces, and approval processes during tender and contract execution phases.
• Manage relationships with contracting authorities, Project Managers (RUP), and relevant stakeholders.
• Support post-award contract management, including service start-up, design changes, and contractual amendments.
• Ensure proper digital document management, traceability, and risk mitigation throughout procurement and execution processes.

We are particularly looking for candidates with the following:

• ​​​​​​Master's degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering and consulting firm
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Capability to work with BIM/2D Civil/Architectural software (Revit, AutoCad, Civil3D, etc.) and good understanding of Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and Project.
• Motivation, initiative, and organizational skills to work effectively in a busy multi-disciplinary environment;
• Ability to maintain good records of site-based activities;
• Reasonable flexibility and willingness to travel nationally to conduct site visits;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Civil Engineering/Building Engineering

What we offer:

AECOM: A World of Opportunities and Benefits

• Attractive Compensation Package: We offer a competitive salary along with a range of exclusive benefits, including hybrid work, meal vouchers, welfare program, resources for personal well-being and mental health, gym memberships, health insurance, laptop, smartphone, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, and a pension savings plan.
• Office in the Heart of Milan: Central location, with easy access to all the city's conveniences.
• Work Flexibility: We offer flexible work options to help you maintain an optimal work-life balance.
• Public Transport Allowances: We help cover the costs of your daily commute.
• Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Welcoming Workplaces: Our culture promotes a welcoming and respectful work environment. AECOM Italy has obtained gender equality certification.
• Professional Growth and Development: We invest in your future with training and development programs to help you achieve your career goals.

This offer is open to all genders in compliance with legislative decree 198/2006, and to people of all ages and nationalities according to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.