Program Manager – Capital Projects Lead

AECOM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager to lead capital programs across Philadelphia. The role ensures facilities are planned, designed, and delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The Program Manager will serve as the client’s trusted advisor and owner’s representative, leading a multi-disciplinary team and managing a portfolio of projects from planning through closeout. This position requires strong governance, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus eight years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated program management of a multi-project portfolio, establishing consistent processes, controls, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, providing strategic guidance, issue resolution, and decision support.
• Align program delivery with stakeholder priorities, funding constraints, and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain program-level plans, master schedules, and budget baselines; implement change control and variance analysis.
• Forecast cashflow and manage contingencies; ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate sequencing, phasing, and risk-adjusted scheduling to minimize facility disruption.
• Support procurement strategies (CM/GC, design-bid-build, design-build), RFP development, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Administer contracts and change orders; manage claims and dispute avoidance with fair, transparent processes.
• Lead public outreach and community meetings, ensuring transparency and responsiveness to school and neighborhood needs.
• Prepare executive dashboards, board-ready reports, and presentations.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager to lead capital programs across Philadelphia. The role ensures facilities are planned, designed, and delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The Program Manager will serve as the client’s trusted advisor and owner’s representative, leading a multi-disciplinary team and managing a portfolio of projects from planning through closeout. This position requires strong governance, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.