Federal DOD Lead and Senior Program Manager 

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The New York Metro Buildings + Places Team is a multi-disciplinary group consisting of professionals across multiple disciplines, including Architecture, MEP, Structural, Civil, Change Management, and Landscape design.  

B+P is seeking an experienced Federal DOD Lead and Senior Program Manager to be based in the New York Metro area and can be based in New York City, Piscataway or Bloomfield, New Jersey.  

As a business development / project delivery leader, the Federal DOD Lead will be responsible for mentoring and guiding the federal design practice to success. In addition to helping lead design development and review, the Federal DOD Lead will also be responsible for client communication, consultant coordination, and contract administration.   Projects will focus on the federal sector.  

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

• Lead, maintain, develop and coordinate all aspects of the A/E practice on federal DOD project s 
• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction  
• Prepare creative, functional and innovative designs for clients  
• Lead and manage multiple design teams to produce fully coordinated set of working drawings and project specifications  
• Supervise and mentor within a team environment. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced architects, designers and technical staff; provide direction to help others meet objectives  
• Write and coordinate winning proposals, attract new clients and retain current clients as required  
• Manage financial and cost control aspects of building projects  
• Meet with clients to discuss potential new work and/or review project requirements  
• Collaborate with management on preparation of project proposals; oversee design development proposals and feasibility studies  
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization  
• Preparation of design and contract documents, document checking, conduct construction review and contract administration throughout the duration of a project  
• Communicate with construction team to provide information and solve problems  
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for the execution of projects  
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• BA/BS Architecture or Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education  
• Licensed Architect or Engineer  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Preferred 12+ years of relevant experience 
• Direct experience managing projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NY District (USACE)  
• Federal government DOD portfolio 
• Experience managing or assisting in managing a Federal Practice 
• Experience with (UFC’s and related DOD standards)  
• Experience in developing scope, fee, and terms for proposals and change orders for interdisciplinary teams related to building design and engineering.  
• Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities  
• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities  
• Proven organizational skills with a proven track record in client satisfaction while meeting deliverables and deadline requirements  
• Internally driven, self-starter, team orientated  

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.  
• Relocation is not available for this position.  

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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 2024. 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. 

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