Senior Program Manager - Water Business Line
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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.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 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 2025. 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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
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