Deputy Program Director

AECOM is currently seeking a Deputy Program Director for K-12 projects in the state of Georgia. This person will be directly responsible for the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) Capital Improvement Program. They will also be responsible for related operations for a public school district serving 40K students across 70 school facilities.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following :

• 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 consultants 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 / Es 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

Qualifications : Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information :

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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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1