Water Infrastructure Program Director — Hybrid

AECOM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-year, multi-project CIP (> $2B) for water utilities in a hybrid Boston-area setting. You will establish a PMO, oversee schedule, cost, risk, and safety, and guide delivery across planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover.

The role requires deep leadership, robust client engagement, and a track record in large infrastructure programs, with a focus on resilience, sustainability, and digital delivery tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 4+ years of experience in leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs including scope, budget, and schedule oversight.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a digital, paperless project environment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire – Build and lead a high-performing PMO with governance, controls, reporting, and performance metrics for a multi-billion-dollar CIP.
• Drive Program Excellence – Implement and oversee program controls including cost, schedule, risk, change management, and document control, ensuring accurate forecasting and accountability.
• Strategic Advisor – Guide clients on delivery models (DBB, CMAR, DB, Progressive DB) and lead procurement strategy and execution.
• Compliance & Stewardship – Oversee regulatory compliance (EPA, state agencies), permitting, and consent decree/enforcement obligations.
• Shape Sustainable Outcomes – Integrate resilience, sustainability, equity, and lifecycle asset strategies into program decisions and prioritization.
• Deliver End-to-End Programs – Lead design management, value engineering, constructability reviews, commissioning, and operational turnover.
• Proactively Manage Risk – Drive risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and governance across the program lifecycle.
• Build High-Performing Teams – Attract, mentor, and develop diverse talent; manage subconsultants and contractors; foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate with Impact – Establish executive dashboards and reporting frameworks; ensure transparency and effective issue escalation.
• Strengthen Client Relationships – Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders including utilities, agencies, community leaders, and partners.
• Innovate for Performance – Identify and implement digital tools and new technologies to enhance program delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Digital tools

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Cost/risk systems

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-year, multi-project CIP (> $2B) for water utilities in a hybrid Boston-area setting. You will establish a PMO, oversee schedule, cost, risk, and safety, and guide delivery across planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover.

The role requires deep leadership, robust client engagement, and a track record in large infrastructure programs, with a focus on resilience, sustainability, and digital delivery tools.