Project Director/ Senior Program Manager

AECOM • New York, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
• Due to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is required
• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or CCM

Nice To Haves

• BS in Engineering, Construction or Architecture
• Construction / project management experience on transportation projects
• 10 years of previous experience in managing design or construction of major transportation projects
• 8 years of previous experience working on MTA projects
• Experience in managing work, scope, budgets and schedules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Experience in successfully managing projects
• Ability to work within a paperless environment
• Experience with alternative delivery project

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees