AECOM

Senior Program Manager - Water Business Line

AECOM$120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Engineering or related field + 10 years relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
  • 4+ years in leadership roles
  • Proven management of large-scale infrastructure programs
  • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in digital, paperless project environments
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to nature of work

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing PMO with governance and performance metrics
  • Implement program controls for cost, schedule, risk, and change management
  • Advise clients on delivery models and lead procurement strategy
  • Oversee regulatory compliance and permitting obligations
  • Integrate sustainability and resilience into program prioritization
  • Lead program lifecycle from design to operational turnover
  • Manage risk throughout the program lifecycle
  • Attract and mentor diverse talent; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
  • Establish executive dashboards for effective communication
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to various stakeholders
  • Identify and implement new technologies to enhance delivery

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance 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
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the water industry? AECOM's Water Business Line is on the lookout for a dynamic and accomplished strategic leader with bold ideas to join our leadership team in one of our New England offices! This is an exciting opportunity to shape meaningful water accounts and drive our regional growth in the drinking water, wastewater, conveyance, and water resources markets. As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing a multi-year, multi-project capital improvement program (CIP) exceeding $2 billion for a municipal or regional water/wastewater utility. You will establish and lead a Program Management Office (PMO), providing executive-level stakeholder leadership and driving delivery outcomes across key areas such as schedule, cost, risk, quality, safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee the full program lifecycle-from planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover-across complex infrastructure portfolios including treatment facilities, conveyance systems, reservoirs, CSO programs, resilience initiatives, and digital/asset systems. This position offers a unique chance to work within an established and successful group that boasts a diverse range of technical proficiencies and abundant career development opportunities. You'll be client-facing, managing meaningful accounts that will contribute to our ambitious growth plans. Key Responsibilities • Lead and Inspire - Build and lead a high-performing PMO with best-in-class governance, controls, reporting, and performance metrics for a multi-billion-dollar CIP. • Drive Program Excellence - Implement and oversee program controls including cost, schedule, risk, change management, and document control, ensuring accurate forecasting and accountability. • Strategic Advisor - Guide clients on delivery models (DBB, CMAR, DB, Progressive DB) and lead procurement strategy and execution. • Compliance & Stewardship - Oversee regulatory compliance (EPA, state agencies), permitting, and consent decree/enforcement obligations. • Shape Sustainable Outcomes - Integrate resilience, sustainability, equity, and lifecycle asset strategies into program decisions and prioritization. • Deliver End-to-End Programs - Lead design management, value engineering, constructability reviews, commissioning, and operational turnover. • Proactively Manage Risk - Drive risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and governance across the program lifecycle. • Build High-Performing Teams - Attract, mentor, and develop diverse talent; manage subconsultants and contractors; foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. • Communicate with Impact - Establish executive dashboards and reporting frameworks; ensure transparency and effective issue escalation. • Strengthen Client Relationships - Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders including utilities, agencies, community leaders, and partners. • Innovate for Performance - Identify and implement digital tools and new technologies to enhance program delivery and outcomes. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. • 4+ years of experience in leadership roles. • Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs, including scope, budget, and schedule oversight • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills • Experience working in a digital, paperless project environment • Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New England states or ability to obtain within 4 months • Demonstrated success leading complex water/wastewater capital programs • Experience with program controls and digital platforms (e.g., Primavera P6, Power BI, cost/risk systems) • Passion for innovation, sustainability, and advancing resilient infrastructure solutions Additional Information • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. • Relocation is not available for this position. 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. 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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1990
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