Program Manager

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AECOM is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support a nationwide capital construction program for a U.S. Federal client. Acting as the Owner’s Representative, this role is responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery from early planning through construction closeout. The Program Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams, partner closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and serve as a trusted representative of the client—driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for leading a construction management team to deliver capital construction program for US Federal Government clients. 
• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering a program or groups of projects from conceptual stages through all phases of the projects, with the assistance of the project team. 
• Responsible for overall performance of the program team and takes the lead in reporting and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and in conformance with specifications.  
• Reviews contracts, scope documents, and available data for the project, and establishes schedules and budgets for compliance with project scope requirements and contract obligations.  
• Takes leadership initiative in working with internal team members, and client departments including cost/scheduling, procurement, quality assurance, construction, contracts, legal, labor relations, finance, accounting and other services and departments as required to successfully manage projects.  
• Provides an integrated project team approach in working with designers, contractors and governing agencies. 
• Reviews and comments on design submissions, change orders, and contracts/sub-contracts, and represent the client interests to ensure control of and validate change orders are current, fair and efficiently processed. 
• Reviews comments received from governing agencies on behalf of the client and coordinates timely resolutions. 
• Responsible to proactively monitor critical project milestone dependencies, and track actions which may result in risks to critical project milestones. 
• Reviews project key performance indicators and forecasts any modifications to schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports, and effectively reconciles risks to commitments that may exceed assigned schedules and budgets. 
• Coordinates communications, stakeholder contacts and maintains good working relationships.  
• Monitors and controls contractual commitments to assure work being performed is in accordance
• with the specifications and terms of the contracts. 
• Reviews builder submittals and RFI documents, and provides field surveillance to ensure specified quality of design. 
• Conducts project coordination and client meetings as necessary to review progress and discuss upcoming work. 
• Works with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve conflicts, disputes, and potential claims on behalf of the client. 

Minimum Requirements:  

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture + 12 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• 12 years of experience progressive construction project management experience that includes knowledge of all project phases: planning, design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations
• Experience with managing US Federal Government projects within the past 5 years
• Relevant experience leading contacts, managing people, budgets, schedules, overseeing subcontractor performance, and working with stakeholders and governing agencies on behalf of a public-works owner

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture professional certifications (CCM/PMP) and/or license (RA/PE)
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Experience and understanding of all contract documents and in field problem solving skills and the interpretation of drawings and specifications

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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