Program Manager – DOE National Laboratory Capital Building Programs

AECOM•New York, NY

About The Position

AECOM seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex engineering, design, and infrastructure capital projects for U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and specialized nuclear research facilities. The role provides overall program leadership, technical oversight, client relationship management, and contractual and financial accountability for programs supporting nuclear research, fusion energy, and specialized laboratory facilities. It requires direct responsibility for building and infrastructure capital projects—from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover—rather than solely oversight of research, equipment development, or laboratory operations. The Program Manager will oversee program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance; lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical subcontractors; and maintain client relationships with DOE, laboratory leadership, federal contractors, and industry partners. The work supports nuclear safety, operational continuity, laboratory modernization, infrastructure renewal, and long-term capital planning. The position may be based in one of the cities listed in the posting and requires periodic travel to DOE facilities, potentially for extended periods. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization and relocation are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, plus ten years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
At least two years of leadership experience.
Experience with federal government contracting, project controls, financial management, and quality assurance programs, including DOE facility requirements, nuclear safety practices, and applicable engineering standards.
Demonstrated leadership and direct responsibility for delivering building and infrastructure capital projects through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction teams.
Working knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements, including NQA-1 quality assurance standards and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) requirements.
Ability to travel periodically to DOE facilities, including for extended periods as required to support program execution.

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 teams across structural, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation and controls, and nuclear engineering disciplines.
Serve as AECOM's primary program leadership contact for DOE national laboratory clients and associated stakeholders.
Manage program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance.
Oversee technical work involving nuclear safety-related systems, radiological ventilation, structural design, process systems, and instrumentation and controls.
Ensure technical resources are available for Natural Phenomena Hazards, nuclear facility design, shielding, remote handling, and other specialized requirements.
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.
Maintain laboratory operations and mission continuity during facility upgrades, modernization, and construction.
Meet contractual performance, schedule, quality, and financial milestones.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for program growth.
Identify opportunities to introduce innovative engineering methods, digital tools, and more efficient delivery approaches.
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.