Assistant Program Manager LGA - ROW

AECOM•Fresno, CA

14h•$90,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world by improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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. AECOM is seeking an Assistant Program Manager LGA - ROW for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This role supports the delivery of Local Government Agency and third-party project activities for the California High-Speed Rail program. Reporting to the Project Manager (LGA), the role assists in managing project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure alignment with program objectives. Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholder engagement, maintaining project documentation, and supporting compliance requirements. This position contributes to the efficient and timely execution of project deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Construction Management + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of required experience
Project management certification (e.g., CAPM or PMP) may substitute for up to 1-2 years of required experience, where applicable
Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, or capital improvement programs, particularly involving local government coordination
Familiarity with third-party agreements, permitting, and right-of-way processes
Knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, and budget tracking
Experience with contract administration and compliance tracking
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in coordinating LGA and Third Party project activities to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, work plans, and tracking tools to monitor progress and deliverables
Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, local agencies, and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and issue resolution
Track project risks, issues, and action items; assist in developing mitigation strategies and monitoring resolution progress
Support preparation, review, and processing of agreements, permits, and approvals with local agencies and third parties
Assist with contract administration tasks, including invoice tracking, budget monitoring, and documentation of compliance with contract terms
Prepare meeting materials, status reports, and summaries for leadership and stakeholder meetings
Maintain organized project documentation, records, and tracking systems for agreements, schedules, and correspondence
Ensure adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Uniform Act)
Participate in process improvement initiatives and support implementation of standardized workflows and best practices
Provide general project coordination and administrative support as needed to ensure efficient project delivery
Maintain accurate acquisition files and audit-ready documentation