Associate Vice President, Design & Program Manager – Government Programs

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Associate Vice President, Design & Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex government and public-sector infrastructure programs while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader within our Program Management practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior infrastructure leader who combines technical excellence, program delivery expertise, client relationship management, and business leadership. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams delivering transportation, utilities, environmental, waterfront, aviation, energy, and civil infrastructure projects while helping expand AECOM's presence across strategic government markets.

If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams, delivering impactful infrastructure programs, and growing client relationships, we'd like to hear from you.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead complex infrastructure programs and major projects from planning through implementation and closeout.
• Provide executive oversight for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and overall project performance.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams of project managers, engineers, planners, environmental professionals, architects, and construction specialists.
• Serve as a senior client leader and trusted advisor for key public-sector and government clients.
• Direct design management activities and coordinate technical disciplines throughout project development.
• Establish program delivery strategies, governance processes, staffing plans, and resource forecasts.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts with agency leadership, regulatory officials, project partners, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, project controls, procurement support, and quality management activities.
• Support strategic business development, capture planning, proposal development, and client account growth.
• Drive a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in project management, program management, design management, engineering leadership, or infrastructure delivery.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects and programs.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, quality objectives, and project resources.
• Experience supporting government, municipal, transportation, utility, aviation, port, industrial, or public-sector clients.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and teams in a dynamic project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 20+ years of infrastructure, engineering, program management, or capital project delivery experience.
• Experience managing Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and multi-project portfolios.
• Experience serving as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Design Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Client Account Manager, or Operations Leader.
• Experience delivering transportation, utility, waterfront, environmental, energy, aviation, site development, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success developing strategic client relationships and supporting business growth initiatives.

Additional Information

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

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.

Company Description

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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.

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