AVP, Design Build Manager- Transportation & Water

About the role

AECOM is looking for an accomplished AVP, Design-Build Manager to lead some of the East Coast’s most complex and high-profile transportation & water projects. This is an opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure by overseeing large-scale, multi-disciplinary highway and transit programs from concept through delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively identifies potential program problems or opportunities, analyzes the issues using all appropriate resources, develops alternatives and arrives at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Manages the most complex and sensitive projects, often in multiple geographic locations.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive program plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget forecasts.
• Leads cross-functional teams and coordinates activities across multiple departments to ensure program objectives are met.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Implements and oversees risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential program risks.
• Develops and presents regular program status reports to executive management and stakeholders.
• Mentors and develops junior program managers and team members to build organizational capacity.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes and methodologies.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company policies throughout program execution.
• Negotiates and manages complex contracts with vendors and partners to support program objectives.
• Leads change management efforts to facilitate successful program implementation and adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership experience.
• 15+ years of transportation project experience.
• Experienced with Design Build delivery for final design.
• Design Build Project Experience.
• Experience leading and managing transportation design-build projects on large complex highway projects.
• Experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment.
• State Professional Engineer License, or the ability to obtain within twelve months.