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AECOM is seeking a Capitol Construction Program Manager to provide management responsibilities for various client programs and projects for Federal Clients in the DC Metro areas. This full-time role will be responsible for working with the Contract/Project Executive in directing, managing, and monitoring the team to resolve challenges to meet client expectations. The role will work onsite closely with the client and team on a day-to-day basis to proactively meet the client's needs.  This position is contingent on a future client win and client approval. 

This role will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering a group of projects from conceptual stages through all phases of the projects, with the assistance of the project team. 

• Responsible for overall performance of the team and takes the lead in reporting and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and in conformance with specifications and effectively reconciles risks to commitments that may exceed assigned schedules and budgets. 

• Coordinates communications, stakeholder contacts and maintains good working relationships.  

• Monitors and controls contractual commitments to assure work being performed is in accordance with the specifications and terms of the contracts. 

• Responsible for leading a construction management team to deliver capital construction projects for US Federal Government clients.

• Development of the Program Execution Plan. 

• Management and coordination of Project Managers, Project Controls Team, and Construction personnel.

• Coordination of design work with the Design Manager.

• Establishes schedules and budgets for compliance with program scope requirements and contract obligations.  

• Takes leadership initiative in working with internal team members, and client departments including cost/scheduling, procurement, quality assurance, construction, contracts, legal, labor relations, finance, accounting and other services and departments as required to successfully manage projects.  

• Provides an integrated project team approach in working with designers, contractors and governing agencies. 

• Manages the team to review and comments on design submissions, change orders, and contracts/sub-contracts, and represent the client interests to ensure control of and validate change orders are current, fair and efficiently processed, comments received from governing agencies on behalf of the client and coordinates timely resolutions. 

• Responsible to proactively monitor critical program milestone dependencies, and track actions which may result in risks to critical project milestones. 

• Reviews key performance indicators and forecasts any modifications to schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field +8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Experience with Federal Contacts/Programs

Preferred Requirements

• Managing staff 10 of more and large integrated project teams

• Experience in similar role on programs valued >$50M.

• PMP certification or CCM

• PE or RA

• 15+ Years of experience

• As condition of employment, may require a HSPD- 12 background check

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

• Relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.