Water/Wastewater Program Director: Strategic Delivery Lead

AECOM; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United States is seeking a Program Director, Water / Wastewater to lead large, complex programs from pursuit through delivery, across multiple markets. You will establish governance, assurance, and commercial frameworks, and supervise multidisciplinary teams of engineers, construction managers, and environmental professionals.

The role is flexible on work location initially, with relocation to award locations required, and potential engagements across Los Angeles, San Francisco, New

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, construction management, project management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Typically 15+ years of professional experience delivering large, complex water and/or wastewater programs.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams within regulated public-sector environments.
• Willingness and ability to relocate within the United States upon program award.
• PgMP, PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across the full lifecycle of major water/wastewater programs, from pursuits and mobilization through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Establish and maintain program governance, assurance, and performance frameworks aligned with municipal, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Direct and integrate senior leaders across engineering, construction management, environmental compliance, operations readiness, and commercial management.
• Ensure program-wide compliance with safety, environmental, drinking water, and water quality standards, including permits and consent decrees.
• Provide senior commercial oversight including contract strategy, supplier engagement, risk management, change control, and financial governance.
• Act as the principal point of contact for municipal clients, regulators, delivery partners, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, construction management, project management, or related discipline

PgMP, PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent

Job description

AECOM in the United States is seeking a Program Director, Water / Wastewater to lead large, complex programs from pursuit through delivery, across multiple markets. You will establish governance, assurance, and commercial frameworks, and supervise multidisciplinary teams of engineers, construction managers, and environmental professionals.

The role is flexible on work location initially, with relocation to award locations required, and potential engagements across Los Angeles, San Francisco, New