AECOM

VP, Program Management Director

AECOM • $150K — $200K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field; 12 years of related experience including 4+ years of leadership experience.
  • US Citizenship required due to project nature.
  • Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or CCM certification preferred.
  • 20 years of experience in design and construction management, particularly in transportation projects.
  • Experience with managing large-scale, complex projects with aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Directs and manages project phases from inception to completion.
  • Ensures delivery of major transportation programs.
  • Leads and guides subordinate management and team members.
  • Acts as primary liaison between AECOM and clients.
  • Conducts regular status briefings with clients to ensure transparency.
  • Detects and resolves issues proactively during the project lifecycle.
  • Confirms compliance with project standards in commercial, design, and construction aspects.
  • Implements a robust safety and quality oversight program.

Benefits

  • Strong commitment to diversity in the workplace.
  • Ongoing professional development and potential for advancement.
  • Mentorship opportunities to foster team growth.
  • Comprehensive risk management strategy implementation.
  • Focus on sustainability and environmental compliance in projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a self-driven and motivated Transportation Program Executive with extensive Transit Rail experience to serve as the VP, Program Management Consultant Lead on signature mega projects in the New York, NY area. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career with program, design, and construction management experience in Transportation, specifically Transit Rail, and Heavy Civil (Underground) Construction in the New York Metro market with distinct prior MTA experience. This Vice President level position will report to the Director of Transportation Program Management and Construction as part of the NY Metro Transportation business line.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Directs and manages the entire project through all phases
  • Responsible for delivery of a major program
  • Provides leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and staff
  • Enforces company and project policies
  • Acts as primary liaison between AECOM and client interface
  • Provide regular status briefings to Client
  • Lead issue detection and resolution
  • Confirms compliance with all facets of the project including commercial, design and construction
  • Implement a safety and quality oversight program
  • Responsible for budget control, schedule and contract management
  • Ensure proper staffing levels
  • Lead contract closeout
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and community representatives
  • Implement and oversee a comprehensive risk management strategy for the project
  • Ensure project adherence to sustainability and environmental guidelines
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve project efficiency and outcomes
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related scientific/technical field plus 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education including 4+ years of leadership experience
  • Due to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is required
  • Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or CCM

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 20 years of experience in both design and construction management
  • Experience with similar size projects, including those with aggressive schedules and comprehensive community information programs
  • Five years of prior experience leading Design-Build contracts
  • Five years of prior experience on Major Transportation Projects
  • BS in Engineering, Construction or Architecture
  • Construction / project management experience on transportation projects
  • Experience in managing work, scope, budgets and schedules
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work within a paperless environment
  • Experience in managing work, scope, budgets and schedules
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


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.

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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