Senior Capital Programs Manager - Onsite, Philadelphia

AECO; 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 from planning through closeout. This role requires eight years of related experience and professional certifications; readiness to engage with community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus eight years of related experience or equivalent.
• US Drivers License required.
• Professional certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, AIA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated program management of a multi-project portfolio with standardized processes.
• Serve as the client contact, 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 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

Capital program management experience

PMP

CCM

PE

AIA

Knowledge of local codes/permitting

Public procurement practices

Union environments familiarity

Occupied-facilities construction

US Drivers License

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

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 from planning through closeout. This role requires eight years of related experience and professional certifications; readiness to engage with community stakeholders.