Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Deputy - Program Director
Lead K-12 school design, permitting, and construction management for Georgia district.
Job Highlights
About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Deputy/Program Director to lead K-12 projects in Georgia, overseeing the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) Capital Improvement Program for a public school district serving 40,000 students across more than 70 facilities. The role includes design and permitting oversight, consultant management, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders. • Oversee design and permitting for all assigned projects. • Coordinate project requirements with third‑party agencies. • Manage design consultants and construction manager deliverables. • Contribute input for monthly program reports on status and issues. • Review and recommend approval of construction delivery proposals. • Evaluate and advise client on changes to consultant or contractor scopes. • Manage deliverable reviews and resolve comments with consultants. • Review and recommend bulletins and change orders. • Provide technical management of the assigned design consultant. • Chair or participate in progress, design review, and coordination meetings. • Facilitate resolution of technical and contractual issues. • Review contractor requests for information and advise on errors and omissions. • Monitor scope, budgets, schedules, and quality; report deviations promptly. • Implement corrective actions for scope, budget, schedule, and quality issues. • Manage design and construction support activities, including phasing and logistics meetings. • Supervise technical and administrative support staff and coordinate with project administrators. • Evaluate architects/engineers and contractors; provide primary consulting services to clients. • Assess and manage risk on behalf of the client. • Ensure compliance with personal protective equipment and safety protocols. • Resolve difficult project issues that impact schedule or cost.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design oversight
- ▸agency coordination
- ▸consultant management
- ▸proposal review
- ▸scope monitoring
- ▸risk management
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a BA/BS in engineering, construction management, architecture or a related field and have at least eight years of relevant experience, including two years in senior project management. Experience with Georgia K-12 programs, GADOE, and construction management of school facilities is required, along with US citizenship and the ability to pass background and drug screens. Preferred qualifications include ten-plus years of vertical construction experience, CCM or PMP certification, and OSHA 30-hour training.
Requirements
- ▸ba/bs
- ▸8 years
- ▸senior pm
- ▸georgia k-12
- ▸pmp
- ▸osha30
Benefits
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and flexible work options, and supports employee growth through award‑winning training and development programs. As a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion in FY 2024 revenue, AECOM provides a collaborative, inclusive workplace where employees can make a global impact.
Work Environment
Hybrid