WaterWastewater Program Director

The Water / Wastewater Program Director provides senior leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of large complex water/wastewater programs of significant strategic and public value in California.

The role has been established to strengthen leadership readiness for critical water and wastewater pursuits and to support long-term succession planning for our active programs ensuring experienced program leadership is in place to transition seamlessly from pursuit through delivery.

The Program Director sets the overall direction for program delivery establishing governance technical assurance commercial frameworks and integrated management systems required to meet client objectives regulatory obligations and community expectations.

Acting as the primary leader for day-to-day integration and performance the role oversees multidisciplinary teams across engineering construction management environmental compliance commercial management and stakeholder engagement.

In addition to delivery leadership the role plays a key part in winning work contributing to capture strategy proposal development and client engagement for high-priority pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across the full lifecycle of major water/wastewater programs from pursuits and mobilization through execution commissioning and closeout.
• Establish and maintain program governance assurance and performance frameworks aligned with municipal state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Direct and integrate senior leaders across engineering construction management environmental compliance operations readiness and commercial management.
• Ensure program-wide compliance with safety environmental drinking water and water quality standards including permits and consent decrees.
• Provide senior commercial oversight including contract strategy supplier engagement risk management change control and financial governance.
• Act as the principal point of contact for municipal clients regulators delivery partners and community stakeholders.
• Champion innovation digital delivery and continuous improvement across water and wastewater infrastructure programs.
• Support major water/wastewater pursuits and programs including proposal strategy interviews and transition from award to delivery.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering environmental sciences construction management project management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) and 12 years of professional experience delivering large complex water and/or wastewater programs or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant experience delivering large complex water and/or wastewater programs
• PgMP PMP CCM or similar professional certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional registration preferred.

Additional Information :

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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. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time