Chief of Party

AECOM seeks a Project Manager for an anticipated 3-year, $30 million USAID Ukraine Critical Resilience and Engineering (CRANE) project. Critical infrastructure may include energy systems, water and sanitation systems, buildings, telecommunications, transportation systems, border crossings, and railways and ports.The COP will oversee technical delivery for A&E design, planning support, quality assurance and construction oversight, and commissioning. The COP will ensure compliance with all USAID regulations and AECOM policies related to procurement, personnel, reporting, and financial administration.The COP position requires exceptional management, decision-making, and communications skills to ensure rapid and effective development and delivery of multiple simultaneous tasks across a range of technical sectors in a complex operational environment. The position is expected to be based full-time in Ukraine and is contingent upon contract award.Responsibilities include:Provide authoritative vision and technical leadership for a multi-disciplinary team in Ukraine, ensuring the highest technical standards of performance and strict contractual complianceOversee the meticulous delivery of all contract requirements, including precise staffing allocation, cost management, engineering execution, and rigorous quality control of all work performedSpearhead strategic planning and rigorously oversee the implementation of annual work plans and monitoring, evaluation, and learning activitiesFunction as the primary liaison with USAID/Ukraine, Government of Ukraine agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure the uncompromising achievement of project objectivesExercise stringent supervision of technical and operations staff, guarantee effective and efficient project delivery, and maintain impeccable HR and financial systemsEnsure scrupulous financial management and utilization of resources in alignment with annual work plans to meet exacting requirements for cost, schedule, and qualityMaintain rigorous coordination with AECOM home office to ensure unwavering compliance with USAID, host country, and AECOM regulations, policies, and other critical requirementsConduct thorough evaluations of project performance and activity outcomes to ensure continuous integration of learning throughout implementation and swift adoption of necessary course correctionsAbility to clear background check including substance abuse test and medical clearance