Project Management Jobs

Construction Scheduler (P6 & Commercial Construction Experience)

AECOM Hunt has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Scheduler with expertise in Primavera P6 and a strong background in commercial construction to join our dynamic team.  This individual will work closely with our team in Chicago to develop and maintain detailed schedules, identify potential risks, and drive project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6. 
• Collaborate with project teams to define scope, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Analyze project timelines, identify critical paths, and provide recommendations to mitigate delays. 
• Monitor and report on project progress, including schedule variances and resource allocation. 
• Conduct regular schedule reviews with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment. 
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and resolve discrepancies. 
• Prepare detailed reports, including Gantt charts, progress updates, and forecasts. 
• Support claims analysis and provide documentation for schedule-related disputes, if necessary.

About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS Construction Management, Engineering or relevant curriculum and 4 years of construction related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with Primavera P6 construction scheduling.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6. 
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and resource management. 
• Familiarity with other scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation, sports, high rise commercial construction.

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote and will be physically located in our Chicago IL office.
• This position may include relocation.
• in order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's security screening process to include SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) and/or SIDA (Identification Display Area) and fingerprinting, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Role: Social Project Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois 

About the role: 

As Social Project Manager for the GSS team, you'll be the operational backbone of the studio. Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, you'll manage daily workflow, allocate resource, and ensure every job moves through the process efficiently and on time. You'll work closely with the wider account team to triage incoming briefs, track client satisfaction, and identify opportunities to improve the way the team works. Over time, you'll build deep knowledge of the capabilities of both the GSS and TCF teams — knowledge that will inform smarter resourcing decisions and better outcomes for the client.

 What you will be doing: 

• Lead end-to-end workflow management for the GSS team — job intake, task allocation, timeline management, and delivery tracking.
• Provide daily clarity on priorities and task lists to the creative team, enabling them to focus on high-quality creative work.
• Support the Senior Account Manager with brief triage, ensuring jobs are correctly scoped and routed to the right resource.
• Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the capabilities and capacity of the full GSS and TCF teams.
• Track and monitor CSAT responses sent with every completed job, sharing insights and trends with the SAM, GAD, and senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage OMG compliance requirements across all deliverables.
• Oversee the upload of final assets to Bynder, ensuring files meet quality and naming standards before delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase delivery efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
• Serve as a clear point of communication between the creative team and account leadership, flagging risks early and resolving day-to-day operational challenges.

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Experience in project management, traffic management, or studio operations within a creative, production, or marketing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent jobs without losing attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communication — able to brief teams, manage expectations, and escalate issues effectively.
• Familiarity with digital asset management platforms; experience with Bynder is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of creative production workflows and the ability to make fast, informed resourcing decisions.
• Experience tracking client satisfaction data or delivery quality metrics.
• Comfort with OMG compliance processes, or the ability to get up to speed quickly.

Gen AI & Agentic Thinking

• Proficiency with Gen AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency and output quality.
• Experience building personal AI workflows to improve day-to-day efficiency.
• An agentic approach to problem-solving — able to break down complex challenges, identify the most efficient path, and execute with clarity.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs and apply human judgement before acting on them.

 

Req ID: 18836

#LI-JB1 #LI-MIDSENIOR

Requisition ID: 300934

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Salary Range: RESTON, VA LOCATION ONLY $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

The Innovation Enterprise Development Manager reports directly to the Chief Innovation Officer and leads the cross-GBU Development solutions that need enterprise-level development and investment. Each solution is run like a product with one accountable owner, staged funding and a clear path to deployment on projects. Success is measured by capability transferred into the business, not by a P&L.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the portfolio of cross-GBU Develop solutions (previous e.g., digital twins, reality capture, autonomous earthworks), running each as a product with one accountable solution owner.
• Work closely with the five GBU Managers of Innovation, Project Managers of Innovation, GBU Development, and GBU Solution Deployment teams, and the EPC functions.
• Develop and maintain solution roadmaps tied to the project backlog and the needs of the EPC functions.
• Establish staged, metered funding with light approvals and stage gates judged on the problem and its potential, not early return on investment.
• Build development and implementation teams so solutions are built with the people who will use them.
• Keep solutions led by the business, with project and functional leaders setting requirements and technical experts in support.
• Scout technologies, partners, suppliers, and startups, and lead co-development agreements with Procurement and Legal.
• Plan and run tests of proof of concept solutions on backlog projects, prioritizing projects that are starting under productivity pressure or with customers asking for innovation.
• Provide input to the enterprise data strategy and execution standards so solution outputs fit Bechtel's work processes.
• Protect Bechtel's intellectual property in partner agreements and solution outputs, working with Legal.
• Engage IT and Cybersecurity early so solutions clear enterprise reviews without losing pace.
• Transition prototype solutions from active development to deployment support, working with Enterprise Solution Deployment to provide documentation, training, and support models and remain engaged during rollout.
• Report solution development progress, stage-gate decisions, and capability transferred to the Chief Innovation Officer.
• Travel to GBU offices, project sites, and partner facilities to direct pilots and evaluate results.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years leading teams or programs, or 18 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with large construction project execution.
• Multi-discipline knowledge across project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls.
• Experience as a change agent, leading people and teams through new ways of working.
• Cross-functional and cross-business experience, including work across more than one GBU or function.
• Familiarity with Bechtel's work processes and procedures.
• Experience leading technology development, pilots or proofs of concept in an engineering, construction, or industrial setting.
• Experience managing partner, supplier, or contractor relationships, including scope and commercial terms.
• Ability to travel to GBU offices and project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI, autonomy, robotics, or digital engineering (e.g., digital twins, reality capture).
• Product management or agile development experience.
• Experience structuring vendor partnerships and co-development agreements.
• Experience protecting intellectual property in technology partnerships.
• Experience managing a stage-gated technology or venture portfolio.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Requisition ID: 297777

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Reston, VA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.

The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Performs skilled labor relations and workforce administration duties in support of project labor relations operations. Maintains workforce records, labor documentation, employee files, compliance records, and labor reporting systems. Supports labor relations personnel by coordinating communications, workforce transactions, reporting activities, investigations, onboarding processes, and administrative functions while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company requirements. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and operational support to the Labor Relations team and Workforce Services organization.
• Maintains labor relations records, personnel files, grievance documentation, labor agreement files, and workforce databases.
• Supports employee onboarding, workforce administration, orientations, and workforce communications.
• Assists with labor reporting, workforce metrics, headcount tracking, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinates labor relations meetings, hearings, training sessions, and workforce communications.
• Processes workforce transactions, personnel actions, and records management activities.
• Supports investigations by collecting and maintaining documentation and records.
• Coordinates correspondence with employees, union representatives, project personnel, and external agencies.
• Assists with wage bulletins, workforce notices, compliance reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Ensures records confidentiality and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, employment regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies.
• Support recruitment, workforce development, craft training, and employee engagement programs.
• Participate in project planning, staffing forecasts, risk assessments, and business strategy reviews.
• Support investigations involving workforce conduct, workplace complaints, and labor-related matters in coordination with Legal, HR, and project management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Typically 2+ years of workforce administration, labor relations support, human resources, payroll, records management, or related experience.
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel information and employment records.
• Experience supporting administrative processes in construction, industrial, or project environments preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of workforce administration and records management practices.
• Strong organizational, planning, and document-control skills.
• Proficiency with workforce systems, HR databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining personnel and labor records.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, labor representatives, and project personnel

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Requisition ID: 300932

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Salary Range: RESTON, VA LOCATION ONLY $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

The Innovation Optimization & Scaling Solutions Manager reports directly to the Chief Innovation Officer and leads the enterprise effort to find solutions that already work on Bechtel projects and make them available to every GBU. Proven tools too often stay on one project while other projects rebuild them; this role closes that gap by harvesting, hardening, and generalizing GBU-developed solutions so they can be deployed at scale. Success is measured by capability transferred into the business, not by a P&L.

Major Responsibilities:

• Identify and harvest proven solutions built by GBUs and projects, working with GBU and Project Managers of Innovation to surface tools that deliver results in the field.
• Work closely with the five GBU Managers of Innovation, Project Managers of Innovation, GBU Solution Development, and GBU Solution Deployment teams, and the EPC functions.
• Assess candidate solutions for technical maturity, field results, data dependencies, user adoption, and fit across project types.
• Lead the hardening and generalization of selected solutions with IT, cybersecurity, data, and intellectual property (IP) teams so they meet enterprise standards without losing what made them work.
• Prove generalized solutions on a small number of projects and in a second GBU before recommending enterprise standardization.
• Define and administer readiness and scaling gates with clear, light criteria for moving a solution from project use to multi-GBU deployment.
• Own the enterprise solution catalog and registry so project teams can find existing solutions and duplicate builds are stopped.
• Develop total cost of ownership estimates and sustainment models, and agree ownership, funding, and support before handoff.
• Partner with GBU Managers of Innovation and Enterprise Solution Deployment to hand off scaled solutions with documentation, training materials, and support arrangements in place.
• Keep originating project teams engaged as champions and storytellers for the solutions they built.
• Coordinate with GBU Solution Development teams and Enterprise Development to avoid unintentional parallel builds and feed field lessons into enterprise development.
• Track and report capability transferred, reuse across projects and GBUs, and cost avoided by eliminating duplicate builds.
• Travel to GBU offices and project sites to assess solutions in use and support second-GBU proving.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years leading teams or programs or in lieu of degree, requires 18 years relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with large construction project execution.
• Multi-discipline knowledge across project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls.
• Experience as a change agent, leading people and teams through new ways of working.
• Cross-functional and cross-business experience, including work across more than one GBU or function.
• Familiarity with Bechtel's work processes and procedures.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, or scaling digital tools or work-process improvements on projects.
• Working knowledge of the IT, cybersecurity, data and IP requirements that apply to enterprise solutions.
• Ability to travel to GBU offices and project sites as required.

Preferred:

• Product management experience, including roadmaps, release planning, and user feedback.
• Experience scaling digital or software products across multiple business units or geographies.
• Portfolio management experience, including prioritization and stage-gate decisions.
• Experience building total cost of ownership and sustainment models for enterprise software.
• Experience working in more than one Bechtel GBU.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Requisition ID: 300935

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Salary Range: RESTON, VA LOCATION ONLY $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

The Innovation Enterprise Solution Deployment Manager reports directly to the Chief Innovation Officer and puts proven enterprise solutions to work across Bechtel's project backlog. Working with the EPC functions and the five GBU Managers of Innovation, the role matches the right solution to the right project, clears the path for adoption, and makes Bechtel's innovation footprint visible to leaders and customers. Success is measured by capability transferred into the business, not by a P&L.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deploy proven and pilot ready enterprise solutions across the project backlog with the EPC functions and GBU Managers of Innovation.
• Work closely with the five GBU Managers of Innovation, Project Managers of Innovation, GBU Solution Development, and GBU Solution Deployment teams, and the EPC functions.
• Prioritize projects that are starting, have the most productivity pressure, or have customers asking for innovation.
• Match ambition to the project: implement proven solutions on fast, smaller sites and carry development work on long, multi-phase programs.
• Develop deployment playbooks, training, and field support so project teams can adopt solutions with minimal disruption.
• Establish fast-lane paths through IT, procurement, security, and IP reviews for proven solutions, with the owning functions.
• Work with the EPC functions to update procedures and work processes so proven solutions become standard practice.
• Position innovation with project teams and customers as a way to de-risk delivery.
• Track adoption, capability transferred, and the enterprise innovation footprint, including project-level innovation spend.
• Produce customer-facing innovation reporting for proposals, client reviews, and project teams.
• Feed lessons learned and field requirements back to Enterprise Development and Optimization & Scaling.
• Share project-team results with Culture & Engagement to build adoption stories and recognition.
• Travel to GBU offices and project sites to launch deployments and support field teams.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years leading teams or programs, or 18 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with large construction project execution.
• Multi-discipline knowledge across project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls.
• Experience as a change agent, leading people and teams through new ways of working.
• Cross-functional and cross-business experience, including work across more than one GBU or function.
• Familiarity with Bechtel's work processes and procedures.
• Experience leading the rollout of tools, systems, or work-process changes across multiple projects or sites.
• Working knowledge of project controls and project reporting.
• Ability to travel to GBU offices and project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Controls or portfolio reporting experience.
• Large-scale technology rollout experience.
• Customer-facing experience, including proposals or client reporting.
• Field Construction or Startup experience.
• Experience working through IT, Procurement, and Security review processes.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

The Program Director – Rail and Transit is the senior leader responsible for the overall strategy, governance, delivery, and successful outcomes of large, complex rail and transit programs. The role provides executive leadership across all phases of the program lifecycle, from pursuit and mobilization through delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The Program Director establishes the vision and delivery framework for major rail infrastructure investments, ensuring alignment with client objectives, rail industry regulations, public expectations, and organizational priorities. The role oversees multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, systems integration, construction, operations, commercial management, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

As the accountable executive for program performance, the Program Director drives safety excellence, operational reliability, digital innovation, and sustainable delivery while maintaining focus on schedule, budget, quality, and long-term asset performance. The role also serves as a key industry leader, strengthening client relationships, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and enhancing organizational capability within the rail sector.

The role has been established to strengthen leadership readiness for major rail pursuits and support succession planning across strategic rail programs, ensuring experienced leadership is available to transition seamlessly from bid through delivery and operational commencement.

Due to the nature of the role, initial work location may be flexible; however, relocation to a major rail program location may be required following program award.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail and transit programs, ensuring successful achievement of client, regulatory, operational, and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain an integrated program management framework covering engineering, construction, systems, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Define delivery strategies, governance structures, and performance objectives that support successful program outcomes and long-term network benefits.
• Lead program mobilization activities, ensuring the organization, systems, resources, and leadership structures are in place for successful execution.

Rail Systems & Operations Integration

• Oversee integration across all rail disciplines including track, signaling, communications, traction power, overhead catenary systems, stations, depots, rolling stock interfaces, and operational systems.
• Ensure effective systems integration and interface management across contractors, suppliers, operators, maintainers, and government stakeholders.
• Provide leadership during testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities to achieve safe and successful railway operations.
• Guide implementation of asset management, maintainability, reliability, and operational performance requirements throughout delivery.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the senior safety leader for the program, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all rail regulatory requirements, industry standards, safety certification processes, and client governance expectations.
• Oversee program-wide risk management, assurance, environmental stewardship, and quality programs.
• Support achievement of safety approvals, regulatory certifications, operational permits, and authorization processes required for service commencement.

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client executives, rail operators, government agencies, regulators, funding bodies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the program at executive steering committees, governance boards, industry forums, and public stakeholder engagements.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues and drive alignment across diverse interests while protecting program objectives.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Provide executive oversight of program commercial strategy, contract administration, claims resolution, procurement, and supplier performance.
• Ensure effective management of program budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and financial performance.
• Direct commercial negotiations and strategic decision-making related to major contracts, partnerships, and delivery arrangements.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions to manage cost, schedule, risk, and opportunity.

Innovation & Capability Development

• Champion innovation, digital delivery, BIM, digital engineering, data analytics, and emerging rail technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program performance, efficiency, and client value.
• Mentor and develop senior program leaders, supporting succession planning and workforce capability growth within the rail sector.
• Contribute to pursuit strategies, bid development, and market growth initiatives across rail and transit portfolios.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
• Typically 20+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery, including significant leadership experience on major rail, transit, or transportation programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-billion-dollar rail infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Deep understanding of rail systems, infrastructure delivery models, regulatory environments, and operational requirements.
• Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, or equivalent professional registration preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Executive leadership of major passenger rail, high-speed rail, metro, light rail, commuter rail, freight rail, or transit programs.
• Experience delivering programs involving significant rail systems integration, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Successful engagement with rail regulators, operators, infrastructure managers, and government agencies.
• Experience managing complex PPP, Design-Build, Alliance, EPC, Progressive Design-Build, or integrated delivery contracts.
• Strong track record leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary delivery organizations.
• Industry recognition through leadership positions, thought leadership, professional associations, or major project awards.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we understand that large programs require the management, coordination and integration of multiple, concurrent projects. By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense, transportation, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex engineering, design, and infrastructure projects for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories and specialized nuclear research facilities. The successful candidate will provide overall program leadership, technical oversight, client relationship management, and contractual and financial accountability for projects supporting nuclear research, fusion energy, and specialized laboratory facilities.

This role requires demonstrated leadership of capital building programs, including the planning, design, construction, and modernization of complex research and laboratory facilities. Candidates should have direct responsibility for delivering building and infrastructure capital projects through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction teams—not solely managing scientific research, equipment development, or laboratory operations.

Our DOE clients expect us to bring the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to complex scientific and research facilities. AECOM's approach integrates engineering excellence, nuclear safety, operational continuity, and innovative project delivery to advance critical national research missions. The candidate may work within the cities listed in the posting but will be expected to travel to DOE facilities periodically, including for extended periods as required to support program execution. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading capital building programs from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, and delivery outcomes
• Managing and leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering and design programs for DOE national laboratories, nuclear facilities, or comparable federal research institutions
• Successfully delivering projects of comparable scope and complexity involving nuclear, radiological, or highly specialized scientific facilities
• Managing Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), task orders, and federal engineering contracts
• Leading multidisciplinary technical teams across structural, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation and controls, and nuclear engineering disciplines
• Demonstrating working knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements, including NQA-1 quality assurance standards and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) requirements
• Overseeing engineering activities supporting nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological laboratories, and specialized research infrastructure
• Collaborating effectively with DOE, laboratory leadership, federal contractors, and other key stakeholders
• Maintaining laboratory operations and mission continuity during facility upgrades, modernization, and construction
• Achieving contractual performance, schedule, quality, and financial milestones
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for program growth

Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as AECOM's primary program leadership contact for DOE national laboratory clients and associated stakeholders
• Provide overall management of program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialized technical subcontractors
• Oversee technical work involving nuclear safety-related systems, radiological ventilation, structural design, process systems, and instrumentation and controls
• Ensure appropriate technical resources are available to address Natural Phenomena Hazards, nuclear facility design, shielding, remote handling, and other specialized requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOE orders, NQA-1 requirements, safety standards, and federal regulations
• Coordinate with technical leads on Documented Safety Analyses, commercial grade dedication processes, and procurement specifications
• Establish and maintain qualified Key Personnel and designated alternates throughout the contract period
• Oversee project execution plans, quality assurance procedures, technical reviews, and risk management
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing, cash flow, and profitability
• Develop technical approaches, staffing plans, schedules, and cost estimates for task order proposals
• Support laboratory modernization, infrastructure renewal, operational readiness, and long-term capital planning
• Identify opportunities to introduce innovative engineering methods, digital tools, and more efficient delivery approaches
• Build and maintain effective relationships with DOE, national laboratory leadership, and industry partners
• Support DOE business development, contract growth, and strategic positioning for future laboratory programs
• Mentor and develop technical and project management staff to support long-term program continuity

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline plus ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership
• Experience with federal government contracting, project controls, financial management, and quality assurance programs including DOE facility requirements, nuclear safety practices, and applicable engineering standards including Integrated Safety Management 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Direct experience working with DOE national laboratories or other nuclear and fusion research facilities
• Experience managing engineering services under DOE Basic Ordering Agreements or IDIQ contracts
• Familiarity with DOE-STD-3009-2014, NQA-1, and commercial grade dedication requirements
• Experience with nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological systems, hot cells, and remote handling equipment
• Experience supporting operating research laboratories where mission continuity and safety are critical
• Established relationships within the DOE national laboratory community
• Demonstrated success expanding existing federal programs and developing new task order opportunities

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.  
• Relocation is not available for this position.  
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 16, 2027.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

The Program Director – Rail and Transit is the senior leader responsible for the overall strategy, governance, delivery, and successful outcomes of large, complex rail and transit programs. The role provides executive leadership across all phases of the program lifecycle, from pursuit and mobilization through delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The Program Director establishes the vision and delivery framework for major rail infrastructure investments, ensuring alignment with client objectives, rail industry regulations, public expectations, and organizational priorities. The role oversees multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, systems integration, construction, operations, commercial management, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

As the accountable executive for program performance, the Program Director drives safety excellence, operational reliability, digital innovation, and sustainable delivery while maintaining focus on schedule, budget, quality, and long-term asset performance. The role also serves as a key industry leader, strengthening client relationships, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and enhancing organizational capability within the rail sector.

The role has been established to strengthen leadership readiness for major rail pursuits and support succession planning across strategic rail programs, ensuring experienced leadership is available to transition seamlessly from bid through delivery and operational commencement.

Due to the nature of the role, initial work location may be flexible; however, relocation to a major rail program location may be required following program award.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail and transit programs, ensuring successful achievement of client, regulatory, operational, and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain an integrated program management framework covering engineering, construction, systems, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Define delivery strategies, governance structures, and performance objectives that support successful program outcomes and long-term network benefits.
• Lead program mobilization activities, ensuring the organization, systems, resources, and leadership structures are in place for successful execution.

Rail Systems & Operations Integration

• Oversee integration across all rail disciplines including track, signaling, communications, traction power, overhead catenary systems, stations, depots, rolling stock interfaces, and operational systems.
• Ensure effective systems integration and interface management across contractors, suppliers, operators, maintainers, and government stakeholders.
• Provide leadership during testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities to achieve safe and successful railway operations.
• Guide implementation of asset management, maintainability, reliability, and operational performance requirements throughout delivery.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the senior safety leader for the program, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all rail regulatory requirements, industry standards, safety certification processes, and client governance expectations.
• Oversee program-wide risk management, assurance, environmental stewardship, and quality programs.
• Support achievement of safety approvals, regulatory certifications, operational permits, and authorization processes required for service commencement.

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client executives, rail operators, government agencies, regulators, funding bodies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the program at executive steering committees, governance boards, industry forums, and public stakeholder engagements.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues and drive alignment across diverse interests while protecting program objectives.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Provide executive oversight of program commercial strategy, contract administration, claims resolution, procurement, and supplier performance.
• Ensure effective management of program budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and financial performance.
• Direct commercial negotiations and strategic decision-making related to major contracts, partnerships, and delivery arrangements.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions to manage cost, schedule, risk, and opportunity.

Innovation & Capability Development

• Champion innovation, digital delivery, BIM, digital engineering, data analytics, and emerging rail technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program performance, efficiency, and client value.
• Mentor and develop senior program leaders, supporting succession planning and workforce capability growth within the rail sector.
• Contribute to pursuit strategies, bid development, and market growth initiatives across rail and transit portfolios.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
• Typically 20+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery, including significant leadership experience on major rail, transit, or transportation programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-billion-dollar rail infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Deep understanding of rail systems, infrastructure delivery models, regulatory environments, and operational requirements.
• Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, or equivalent professional registration preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Executive leadership of major passenger rail, high-speed rail, metro, light rail, commuter rail, freight rail, or transit programs.
• Experience delivering programs involving significant rail systems integration, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Successful engagement with rail regulators, operators, infrastructure managers, and government agencies.
• Experience managing complex PPP, Design-Build, Alliance, EPC, Progressive Design-Build, or integrated delivery contracts.
• Strong track record leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary delivery organizations.
• Industry recognition through leadership positions, thought leadership, professional associations, or major project awards.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we understand that large programs require the management, coordination and integration of multiple, concurrent projects. By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense, transportation, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Manager to join our growing Transportation team in Chicago, Illinois. This leadership role is ideal for an accomplished transportation professional who excels as both a technical design lead and seller/doer, combining exceptional project delivery with a passion for developing client relationships and growing business opportunities throughout Illinois and the Midwest.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on complex transportation projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients including IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and other regional agencies. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee engineering design, support strategic pursuits, and help expand AECOM's transportation practice through outstanding client service and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Technical Design Lead and Task Lead for major transportation projects involving roadways, highways, bridges, complete streets, and multimodal infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight throughout project development, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions, innovation, and compliance with applicable agency standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery while fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients including IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, CDOT, counties, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
• Function as a seller/doer by identifying new opportunities, supporting client account growth, and contributing to strategic business development initiatives.
• Lead or support proposal development, technical approaches, staffing plans, fee estimates, interviews, and project pursuits.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during project pursuits and presentations, demonstrating AECOM's capabilities and delivering winning solutions.
• Coordinate engineering design activities across roadway, traffic, bridge, drainage, and multimodal disciplines to produce integrated project deliverables.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff while promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Represent AECOM within industry organizations and professional associations to strengthen the firm's presence and influence across Illinois and the surrounding region.
• Collaborate with transportation leadership to identify emerging market trends, support strategic growth initiatives, and expand AECOM's transportation portfolio across state and local clients.

This role offers the opportunity to influence some of the region's most significant transportation infrastructure projects while helping shape AECOM's continued growth with key clients throughout Illinois and the Midwest. The ideal candidate is a recognized technical leader with a strong track record of successful project delivery, business development, and long-term client relationship management.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, or the ability to obtain Illinois licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire.
• 10+ years of experience leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway, highway, bridge, or multimodal improvements.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Technical Design Lead or Task Lead on major transportation projects for clients such as IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, CDOT, or other state and local transportation agencies.
• Proven success as a seller/doer with experience developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, supporting business development efforts, and contributing to successful proposal pursuits and interviews.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams while overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and technical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of Illinois transportation design standards, agency policies, permitting requirements, and project delivery processes, including experience coordinating with public agencies and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills with a demonstrated ability to develop technical staff, collaborate across disciplines, and build lasting relationships with clients and industry partners.

• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex engineering, design, and infrastructure projects for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories and specialized nuclear research facilities. The successful candidate will provide overall program leadership, technical oversight, client relationship management, and contractual and financial accountability for projects supporting nuclear research, fusion energy, and specialized laboratory facilities.

This role requires demonstrated leadership of capital building programs, including the planning, design, construction, and modernization of complex research and laboratory facilities. Candidates should have direct responsibility for delivering building and infrastructure capital projects through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction teams—not solely managing scientific research, equipment development, or laboratory operations.

Our DOE clients expect us to bring the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to complex scientific and research facilities. AECOM's approach integrates engineering excellence, nuclear safety, operational continuity, and innovative project delivery to advance critical national research missions. The candidate may work within the cities listed in the posting but will be expected to travel to DOE facilities periodically, including for extended periods as required to support program execution. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading capital building programs from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, and delivery outcomes
• Managing and leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering and design programs for DOE national laboratories, nuclear facilities, or comparable federal research institutions
• Successfully delivering projects of comparable scope and complexity involving nuclear, radiological, or highly specialized scientific facilities
• Managing Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), task orders, and federal engineering contracts
• Leading multidisciplinary technical teams across structural, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation and controls, and nuclear engineering disciplines
• Demonstrating working knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements, including NQA-1 quality assurance standards and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) requirements
• Overseeing engineering activities supporting nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological laboratories, and specialized research infrastructure
• Collaborating effectively with DOE, laboratory leadership, federal contractors, and other key stakeholders
• Maintaining laboratory operations and mission continuity during facility upgrades, modernization, and construction
• Achieving contractual performance, schedule, quality, and financial milestones
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for program growth

Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as AECOM's primary program leadership contact for DOE national laboratory clients and associated stakeholders
• Provide overall management of program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialized technical subcontractors
• Oversee technical work involving nuclear safety-related systems, radiological ventilation, structural design, process systems, and instrumentation and controls
• Ensure appropriate technical resources are available to address Natural Phenomena Hazards, nuclear facility design, shielding, remote handling, and other specialized requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOE orders, NQA-1 requirements, safety standards, and federal regulations
• Coordinate with technical leads on Documented Safety Analyses, commercial grade dedication processes, and procurement specifications
• Establish and maintain qualified Key Personnel and designated alternates throughout the contract period
• Oversee project execution plans, quality assurance procedures, technical reviews, and risk management
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing, cash flow, and profitability
• Develop technical approaches, staffing plans, schedules, and cost estimates for task order proposals
• Support laboratory modernization, infrastructure renewal, operational readiness, and long-term capital planning
• Identify opportunities to introduce innovative engineering methods, digital tools, and more efficient delivery approaches
• Build and maintain effective relationships with DOE, national laboratory leadership, and industry partners
• Support DOE business development, contract growth, and strategic positioning for future laboratory programs
• Mentor and develop technical and project management staff to support long-term program continuity

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline plus ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership
• Experience with federal government contracting, project controls, financial management, and quality assurance programs including DOE facility requirements, nuclear safety practices, and applicable engineering standards including Integrated Safety Management 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Direct experience working with DOE national laboratories or other nuclear and fusion research facilities
• Experience managing engineering services under DOE Basic Ordering Agreements or IDIQ contracts
• Familiarity with DOE-STD-3009-2014, NQA-1, and commercial grade dedication requirements
• Experience with nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological systems, hot cells, and remote handling equipment
• Experience supporting operating research laboratories where mission continuity and safety are critical
• Established relationships within the DOE national laboratory community
• Demonstrated success expanding existing federal programs and developing new task order opportunities

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.  
• Relocation is not available for this position.  
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 16, 2027.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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