Program Manager – DOE National Laboratory Capital Building Programs

AECOM•New York, NY

14h•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex engineering, design, and infrastructure projects for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories and specialized nuclear research facilities. The role provides overall program leadership, technical oversight, client relationship management, and contractual and financial accountability for projects supporting nuclear research, fusion energy, and specialized laboratory facilities. The position leads capital building programs through planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover. It requires direct responsibility for delivering building and infrastructure capital projects through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction teams, rather than solely managing scientific research, equipment development, or laboratory operations. The work integrates engineering excellence, nuclear safety, operational continuity, and innovative project delivery to advance national research missions. The Program Manager serves as AECOM’s primary program leadership contact for DOE national laboratory clients and stakeholders, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance. The position also supports laboratory modernization, infrastructure renewal, operational readiness, long-term capital planning, business development, and program growth. Periodic travel to DOE facilities is expected, including extended periods as needed to support program execution. The work location model is hybrid, with the primary location listed as New York, NY.

Requirements

BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, plus ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership.
Experience with federal government contracting, project controls, financial management, and quality assurance programs, including DOE facility requirements, nuclear safety practices, and applicable engineering standards including Integrated Safety Management.
Demonstrated leadership of capital building programs, including planning, design, construction, and modernization of complex research and laboratory facilities.
Direct responsibility for delivering building and infrastructure capital projects through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Direct experience working with DOE national laboratories or other nuclear and fusion research facilities.
Experience managing engineering services under DOE Basic Ordering Agreements or IDIQ contracts.
Familiarity with DOE-STD-3009-2014, NQA-1, and commercial grade dedication requirements.
Experience with nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological systems, hot cells, and remote handling equipment.
Experience supporting operating research laboratories where mission continuity and safety are critical.
Established relationships within the DOE national laboratory community.
Demonstrated success expanding existing federal programs and developing new task order opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead capital building programs from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, and delivery outcomes.
Manage complex multidisciplinary engineering and design programs for DOE national laboratories, nuclear facilities, or comparable federal research institutions.
Deliver projects of comparable scope and complexity involving nuclear, radiological, or highly specialized scientific facilities.
Manage Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), task orders, and federal engineering contracts.
Lead multidisciplinary technical teams across structural, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation and controls, and nuclear engineering disciplines.
Oversee engineering activities supporting nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological laboratories, and specialized research infrastructure.
Collaborate with DOE, laboratory leadership, federal contractors, and other key stakeholders.
Maintain laboratory operations and mission continuity during facility upgrades, modernization, and construction.
Achieve contractual performance, schedule, quality, and financial milestones.
Serve as AECOM’s primary program leadership contact for DOE national laboratory clients and associated stakeholders.
Provide overall management of program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance.
Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialized technical subcontractors.
Oversee technical work involving nuclear safety-related systems, radiological ventilation, structural design, process systems, and instrumentation and controls.
Ensure appropriate technical resources are available for Natural Phenomena Hazards, nuclear facility design, shielding, remote handling, and other specialized requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable DOE orders, NQA-1 requirements, safety standards, and federal regulations.
Coordinate with technical leads on Documented Safety Analyses, commercial grade dedication processes, and procurement specifications.
Establish and maintain qualified Key Personnel and designated alternates throughout the contract period.
Oversee project execution plans, quality assurance procedures, technical reviews, and risk management.
Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing, cash flow, and profitability.
Develop technical approaches, staffing plans, schedules, and cost estimates for task order proposals.
Support laboratory modernization, infrastructure renewal, operational readiness, and long-term capital planning.
Identify opportunities to introduce innovative engineering methods, digital tools, and more efficient delivery approaches.
Build and maintain effective relationships with DOE, national laboratory leadership, and industry partners.
Support DOE business development, contract growth, and strategic positioning for future laboratory programs.
Mentor and develop technical and project management staff to support long-term program continuity.