AECOM

Program Management Director

AECOM • $150K — $180K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related degree with extensive water/wastewater project experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain NY/NJ license within 6 months of hire
  • Strong knowledge of water/wastewater systems including treatment, pumping stations, and distribution
  • Experience maintaining client/consultant relationships
  • 20 years of relevant experience in consulting and engineering management preferred
  • 12 years of program management in large-scale water/wastewater projects >$500M is ideal
  • Strong communication skills required, with a preference for active engagement in professional water sector organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver complex water infrastructure capital programs from planning through completion
  • Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Optimize program technology, budgets, schedules, and procurement approaches
  • Liaise with AECOM, clients, and stakeholders to ensure program alignment
  • Facilitate public and client meetings to gather input and share updates
  • Provide technical and management leadership for successful program execution
  • Monitor program adherence to scope, schedule, and budget metrics
  • Promote safe working practices and uphold quality oversight throughout the program delivery process
  • Ensure financial accountability and success of programs
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and utilize global engineering resources

Benefits

  • May offer relocation assistance
  • Focus on professional development through leadership opportunities
  • Involvement in high-profile, impactful projects that benefit the community
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals in the water/wastewater sector
  • Commitment to ethics and safety in the work environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Water/Wastewater) with a proven track record in development and delivery of very large Water/Wastewater programs. This role will have responsibility for delivery of integrated, technically complex, multi-year, multi-project programs with large capital value, multiple stakeholders and high public visibility. Facilities will include treatment, large water/wastewater/combined sewer overflow (CSO) conveyance and storage tunnels, structures, and large pump stations. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career with experience in the Water industry and public agencies in New York and New Jersey. Candidates will demonstrate a flexible and effective approach to management of all aspects of design, procurement and delivery of large capital programs. AECOM water business in the region is made up of professional technical and management experts in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance, water resources including storage, dams and stormwater management.

As a Senior Program Manager at AECOM, you will have the opportunity to deliver world-class programs that create positive social, economic and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop, lead and deliver large capital program(s) from planning through design and construction to final completion
  • Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigat
  • Develop optimal approaches to program technologies, budgets, schedules and procurement
  • Act as primary liaison between AECOM, Client, and principal Stakeholders
  • Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings
  • Implement effective technical and management leadership and strategic direction to support successful program delivery
  • Provide overall oversight, metrics and reporting on program scope/schedule/budget adherence for key tasks and program goals
  • Provide leadership, direction and guidance to subordinate managers, staff and sub-consultants
  • Drive good and timely decision making that supports the program objectives and goals
  • Advocate for ethical and safe working practices and implement an effective safety and quality oversight program
  • Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of the program(s)
  • Collaborate with AECOM's global water resources planning and engineering resources and our digital AECOM team and tools
  • Coordinate with AECOM's multidisciplinary planning, engineering and management practices
  • Actively implement Client, company and project policies


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related degree, and extensive experience in the planning, design and delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including conveyance, storage and tunnel projects •
  • Registered Professional Engineer and the ability to obtain a New York or New Jersey Professional Engineer's License within 6 months of hire date
  • Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection and distribution systems
  • Proven client/consultant relations experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 20 years of related experience in water/wastewater/water resources consulting and engineering management
  • 12 years of experience as program manager for the planning, design and construction of complex water/wastewater infrastructure programs valued >$500M
  • Candidates who are currently a registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York and New Jersey are highly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Participation in water community activities including Water Environment Federation and American Water Works Association
  • Proven ability of leading business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and managing project deliveries
  • Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members and demonstrated


Additional Information
  • This position does not offer sponsorship
  • This position may offer relocation assistance
  • THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY OCTOBER 29, 2026


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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