Water & Wastewater Programs Lead

AECOM; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager, Water/Wastewater to lead large, complex programs across the United States. You will guide governance, technical assurance, and commercial frameworks while coordinating multidisciplinary teams from engineering to stakeholder engagement.

This role supports pursuits through delivery, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and performance. Hybrid work in the U.S. is expected; relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, construction management, project management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ 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

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
• Champions innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement across water and wastewater infrastructure programs
• Support major water/wastewater pursuits and programs, including proposal strategy, interviews, and transition from award to delivery

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Water/wastewater

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

PgMP, PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager, Water/Wastewater to lead large, complex programs across the United States. You will guide governance, technical assurance, and commercial frameworks while coordinating multidisciplinary teams from engineering to stakeholder engagement.

This role supports pursuits through delivery, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and performance. Hybrid work in the U.S. is expected; relocation may be required.