VP, Program Management Consultant Lead NY & NJ

AECOM•New York, NY

2d•$300,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a self-driven and motivated Transportation Program Executive with extensive experience to serve as the VP, Program Management Consultant Lead in New Jersey and New York. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career with program, design, and construction management in Transportation, specifically Transit Rail, Highway Bridge and Heavy Civil (Underground) Construction in the New York Metro market. This Vice President level position will report to the NY Metro Transportation Lead.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related scientific/technical field + 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education including 4 years of leadership experience
US Citizenship is required
Professional Engineer in NY and NJ

Nice To Haves

20 years of experience in both design and construction management
Experience with similar size projects, including those with aggressive schedules and comprehensive community information programs
Construction / project management experience on transportation projects
Experience in managing work, scope, budgets and schedules
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to work within a paperless environment
Experience working with NY and NJ Transportation clients

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the entire project through all phases
Responsible for delivery of a major program
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
Confirms compliance with all facets of the project including commercial, design and construction
Responsible for budget control, schedule and contract management
Ensure proper staffing levels
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and community representatives
Implement and oversee a comprehensive risk management strategy for the project
Ensure project adherence to sustainability and environmental guidelines
Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve project efficiency and outcomes
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation