Program Management Director – Water/Wastewater

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

📋 Description

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for extensive, intricate water and wastewater programs throughout the United States.

• Manage programs from initial pursuits and mobilization to execution, commissioning, and final closeout.

• Establish governance, assurance, and performance frameworks for the programs.

• Direct and integrate senior leaders across various sectors including engineering, construction management, environmental compliance, operations readiness, and commercial management.

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, drinking water, and water quality standards, encompassing permits and consent decrees.

• Offer commercial oversight regarding contract strategies, supplier engagement, risk management, change control, and financial governance.

• Act as the primary contact for municipal clients, regulators, delivery partners, and community stakeholders.

• Promote innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in proposal strategies, interviews, and the transition from award to delivery.

• Be prepared to relocate to a program location once a suitable program has been identified and awarded.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, construction management, project management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Generally, 15+ years of professional experience in delivering large, complex water and/or wastewater programs.

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams within regulated public-sector environments.

• Willingness and capability to relocate within the United States upon program award.

• PgMP, PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional registration is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

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