Program Manager

Company Description

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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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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager to lead capital programs across Philadelphia. The role of a program manager is to ensure facilities are planned, designed, and delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The Program Manager will serve as the client’s trusted advisor and owner’s representative, leading a multi-disciplinary team and managing a portfolio of projects from planning through closeout.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Lead the integrated program management of a multi-project portfolio, establishing consistent processes, controls, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, providing strategic guidance, issue resolution, and decision support.
• Align program delivery with stakeholder priorities, funding constraints, and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain program-level plans, master schedules, and budget baselines; implement change control and variance analysis.
• Forecast cashflow and manage contingencies; ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate sequencing, phasing, and risk-adjusted scheduling to minimize facility disruption.
• Support procurement strategies (CM/GC, design-bid-build, design-build), RFP development, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Administer contracts and change orders; manage claims and dispute avoidance with fair, transparent processes.
• Lead public outreach and community meetings, ensuring transparency and responsiveness to school and neighborhood needs.
• Prepare executive dashboards, board-ready reports, and presentations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US Drivers License.

Preferred Requirements

• Professional certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, AIA, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering capital programs in Pennsylvania or the City of Philadelphia, with knowledge of local codes, permitting, and public procurement practices.
• Familiarity with union environments, prevailing wage, and workforce participation goals (MBE/WBE/DBE).
• Experience with occupied-facilties construction, phasing, and environmental considerations (e.g., abatement coordination, IAQ).

Additional Information

• Must meet all client background clearance requirements (e.g., criminal history, abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting, as applicable).
• Ability to attend evening or weekend community meetings if/when required.
• Sponsorship is not available 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.