Associate Vice President, Design & Program Manager – Government Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate infrastructure programs and significant projects from the planning phase through to implementation and project closure.

• Provide executive-level oversight for project scope, timelines, budgets, quality assurance, risks, and overall performance.

• Manage and mentor diverse teams comprising project managers, engineers, planners, environmental specialists, architects, and construction experts.

• Act as a senior client leader and a trusted advisor for key public-sector and governmental clients.

• Direct design management efforts and coordinate technical disciplines throughout the project's lifecycle.

• Develop program delivery strategies, governance processes, staffing plans, and resource forecasts.

• Lead stakeholder engagement with agency executives, regulatory officials, project partners, and community stakeholders.

• Supervise contract administration, project controls, procurement support, and quality management activities.

• Assist with strategic business development, capture planning, proposal creation, and growth of client accounts.

• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

• More than 15 years of experience in project management, program management, design management, engineering leadership, or infrastructure delivery.

• Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects and programs.

• Experience in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, quality objectives, and project resources.

• Background in supporting government, municipal, transportation, utility, aviation, port, industrial, or public-sector clients.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and teams within a dynamic project setting.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

• Over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, engineering, program management, or capital project delivery is preferred.

• Experience in managing Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and multi-project portfolios is preferred.

• Background in roles such as Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Design Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Client Account Manager, or Operations Leader is preferred.

• Experience in delivering projects related to transportation, utility, waterfront, environmental, energy, aviation, site development, or civil infrastructure is preferred.

• Proven success in developing strategic client relationships and supporting business growth initiatives is preferred.

• Sponsorship assistance is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.