Vice President

VP, Program Management Consultant Lead NY & NJAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.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.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Directs and manages the entire project through all phasesResponsible for delivery of a major programProvides leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and staffEnforces company and project policiesActs as primary liaison between AECOM and client interfaceProvide regular status briefings to ClientLead issue detection and resolutionConfirms compliance with all facets of the project including commercial, design and constructionResponsible for budget control, schedule and contract managementEnsure proper staffing levelsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and community representativesImplement and oversee a comprehensive risk management strategy for the projectEnsure project adherence to sustainability and environmental guidelinesEvaluate and implement new technologies to improve project efficiency and outcomesMentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovationMinimum 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 experienceDue to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is requiredProfessional Engineer in NY and NJPreferred Requirements:20 years of experience in both design and construction managementExperience with similar size projects, including those with aggressive schedules and comprehensive community information programsConstruction / project management experience on transportation projectsExperience in managing work, scope, budgets and schedulesStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem solving and negotiation skillsAbility to work within a paperless environmentExperience in managing work, scope, budgets and schedulesStrong written and verbal communication skills·Experience working with NY and NJ Transportation clientsThis posting is for a current vacancy, and AECOM intends to fill this position no sooner than March 29, 2027.