AVP, Design Build Manager- Transportation & Water

AVP, Design Build Manager
- Transportation & Water

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Georgia
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P
  - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US
  - Atlanta, GA - 1360 Peachtree St

AECOM is looking for an accomplished AVP, Design-Build Manager to lead some of the East Coast’s most complex and high-profile transportation & water projects. This role will guide cross‑functional teams, manage client relationships, and deliver innovative, resilient infrastructure solutions.

• Proactively identify potential program problems or opportunities, analyze issues, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Manage the most complex and sensitive projects, often in multiple geographic locations. Many projects assigned are distinguished by their magnitude or program complexity, requiring that more than one person be involved.
• Act independently or as a team leader representing IE with consulting firms and ensure the final product of the project or program team reflects the original scope and budget requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget forecasts.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate activities across multiple departments to ensure program objectives are met.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Implement and oversee risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential program risks.
• Develop and present regular program status reports to executive management and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior program managers and team members to build organizational capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company policies throughout program execution.
• Negotiate and manage complex contracts with vendors and partners to support program objectives.
• Lead change management efforts to facilitate successful program implementation and adoption.

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership experience.

• 15+ years of transportation project experience.
• Experience with Design Build delivery for final design.
• Experience leading and managing transportation design‑build projects on large complex highway projects.
• Experience managing a large team in a fast‑paced environment.
• State Professional Engineer License, or the ability to obtain within twelve months.
• Position will require frequent travel to project and client sites.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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