AECOM · 6 hours ago
Deputy - Program Director
Fayetteville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Deputy Program Director for K-12 projects in Georgia, responsible for overseeing the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Capital Improvement Program and managing related operations for a public school district.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees the design and permitting for all projects assigned
Coordinates project requirements, as needed, with 3rd party agencies
Manages the design consultants and CM deliverables
Provides input required for the Monthly Program Report relative to current status and issues to the Construction Manager
Reviews and recommends approval of construction delivery proposals
Evaluates, coordinates and provides recommendations to the Client for changes and/or modifications to design consultants, contractors’ scope of services
Manages all deliverable reviews and resolves review comments with design consultants
Reviews and recommends bulletins
Reviews and recommends change orders
Technical management of assigned design consultant
Participates in and chairs, as needed, regularly scheduled progress meetings to review the status of projects
Participates in the weekly Project Coordination Meeting chaired by the Deputy Program Director
Participates in and chairs, as needed, regularly scheduled design review comment and reconciliation meetings with the design consultant(s)
Facilitates resolution of technical and contractual issues of assigned design
Participates in Owner-Architect-Contractors weekly or bi-weekly progress meetings
Reviews contractor Requests for Information (RFI)
Provides Client with input concerning Errors & Omissions issues
Monitors actual project scope, budgets, schedules and quality vs. established project scope, budgets, schedules and quality and promptly reports any deviations to the Client and design consultant and/or construction contractor
Manages any required corrective action to scope, budgets, schedules and quality
Manages the design and construction support activities
Participates with the design consultant in design evaluations, studies, reports and alternative rankings
Manages the design consultant’s construction phase services during construction
Facilitates phasing and logistics meetings
Manages the technical and administrative support staff assigned to the Project Manager
Coordinates with appropriate Project Administrators
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy Program Director and/or Design and Construction Director
Evaluates A/E’s and Contractors
Provides primary consulting services to clients of various sizes
Assesses and manages risk on behalf of the client
Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, and fall protection
Provides oversight and direction to client-procured architects, contractors, and consultants, and other AECOM staff as assigned
Routinely resolves difficult project issues with schedule or cost impact
Basic project management training and certification preferred
Occasionally standing/walking, operating vehicles, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive fine hand movements; Rarely working at heights, wearing fall protection, and lifting less than 25 pounds
Working in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions including heat and moisture
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or another related field + 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership as a Senior Project Manager
Experience with Georgia K-12 programs
Experience with GADOE
Construction management of K-12 programs
Management of K-12 Planning, Design, and Construction
Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security pre-employment
Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required
Preferred
10+ years of experience managing vertical construction projects or related
Certification as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by CMAA is preferred, or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI is desirable
OSHA 30-Hour Training certificate preferred
Benefits
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
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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