Program Manager

AECOM is actively seeking a self-driven and motivated Project Director/ Senior Program Manager with Transportation experience to serve as a Program Management Consultant Lead or a key Senior Manager on an alternative delivery project in the NY area. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career with experience in Transportation and Heavy Civil Construction in the New York Metro market with distinct prior MTA experience.  The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of a major program or group of smaller projects. The position will report to the transportation business in New York which is made up of professional technical experts in the bridges, highways, ports & marine, airports, rail and planning disciplines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directs and manages the entire project through all phases

• 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

• Ensure all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule

• Implement a safety and quality oversight program

• Responsible for budget control and contract management

• Ensure proper staffing levels

• Lead contract closeout