Associate Vice President, Design & Program Manager – Government Programs

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 AECOMs presence across strategic government markets.

If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams delivering impactful infrastructure programs and growing client relationships wed 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

• Bachelors 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 . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time