LOS ANGELES (Oct. 16, 2017) — AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that the Palm Beach County School Board has approved the contract for AECOM to provide program management services for its US$1.2 billion capital improvement program. The program encompasses the design and construction of five new schools as well as renovations and repairs at more than 100 campuses.
AECOM will provide full life cycle services as part of the School District of Palm Beach County’s Capital Improvement Team, under the five-year contract (with five one-year renewal options). The scope of services includes program, project and design management, program and project controls, estimating, scheduling, contract administration and construction bidding support.
“We look forward to partnering with the district on this major program to bring high quality learning environments to students in Palm Beach County,” said Scot Bini, AECOM’s Program Management/Construction Management business line executive. “The selection of AECOM for this contract supports our position as a leading provider of program management services for educational facilities in the U.S.”
“We’re excited about moving forward with our capital projects with AECOM as a partner,” said Wanda Paul, chief of facilities for the School District of Palm Beach County.
The School District of Palm Beach County is the 11th largest in the country and the fifth largest in the state of Florida, with 185 schools serving more than 194,300 students.
About AECOM
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM had revenue of approximately $17.4 billion during fiscal year 2016. See how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
AMERICAS 17-1003
Media Contact:
Jason Marshall
Director, Media Relations
1.646.432.8474
jason.marshall@aecom.com
