AECOM

Federal Programs Manager - Buildings & Places

AECOM$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Experience managing projects or programs, preferably with federal clients.
  • Licensed as a PE or RA is preferred, along with 15 years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead federal projects, specifically for agencies like USACE and NAVFAC.
  • Develop and lead a dedicated project management team for the Federal portfolio.
  • Oversee multiple project task orders at an executive level.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards.
  • Analyze financial performance and oversee budget tracking for projects.
  • Conduct project meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and engage with clients for business growth.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Manager for this exciting opportunity to oversee the long-term management and growth of our Federal portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. The selected candidate will take over an existing portfolio of large capacity multi-year contracts, work with business line leadership to develop and lead a dedicated project management team, oversee multiple project task orders from an executive level, develop and track pipeline and oversee compliance with regulatory and company standards, regulations, and quality assurance programs. This position may be located out of Seattle, Portland or Anchorage offices.

Required responsibilities for the Federal Program Manager include a proven track record of:

  • Managing and leading federal projects and programs, ideally for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), the U.S. Air Force, or other Federal Agencies.
  • Experience building and leading successful program management teams.
  • Close successful collaboration with other Architecture, Engineering, and General Contractors.
  • Managing and directing professional and technical staff to complete complex architectural and engineering projects.
  • Achieving contractual performance and financial milestones across the lifespan of multiyear / multitask order contracts.
  • Manages aspects of a program such as oversight of project managers, oversight of project controls or similar.
  • Provides direction and oversight to AECOM staff and subcontractors.
  • Generally has task and project management experience, including successful completion of several large projects.

Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
  • Familiar with project invoicing and cash flow management
  • Analyzes financial statements and completes budget tracking
  • Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to internal regional and Buildings + Places management
  • Oversees the preparation of work plans and organizes project studies
  • Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems with the support of the project team
  • Conducts reviews and provides staff feedback for continued improvement
  • Business development responsibilities including development of pipeline, arranging teaming partnerships, building strategic growth plans, and developing client engagement plans
  • Oversee and develop technical approaches and cost estimates for proposals
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication, both verbal and written skills
  • Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences
  • Prepare, coordinate and conduct project meetings: Prepare and maintain the agenda and the meeting minutes
  • Help develop and maintain project schedule, project budget and risk register
  • Review Design Documents and Coordinate Design reviews with various stakeholders
  • Manages more complex projects that tend to be larger in scope and dollar.
  • Increasing responsibility for leadership of direct reports.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience managing projects or programs or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Valid Driver's License Required
  • Drug testing will be required for this position

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15 years of related experience
  • Licensed PE or RA
  • Familiarity with DoD and Federal-Civilian agencies, installations, missions, and cultures
  • Existing relationship with Federal clients in the PNW Region
  • Experience with Design-Build delivery and partnering with General Contractors
  • Graduate Degree in an Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management field
  • Ability to work in Fast-paced environment and Coordinate with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate at a high level with senior leaders within AECOM and/or the client's organization


Additional Information

  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.


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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.

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Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
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