New Jersey Architectural Design Senior Program Manager

Posted: 7/23/25
Deadline: 10/23/25

About This Organization

AECOM

Job Duties

AECOM is seeking a Licensed Architect for a Senior Program Manager for our New Jersey Architecture group based in our Piscataway, NJ office to be responsible for client account management and program management for a large-scale, dynamic program. Alternatively, this role can be based out of our Bloomfield, NJ office.

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the following items, but not limited to:

Leads a technical discipline, mid-size client program or multiple company processes or programs
The successful Program Manager will require extensive experience in design through to the completion of construction of New Jersey and New York commercial building projects
Serves as Lead Verifier on projects confirming that the technical approach satisfies the client scope of services and expectations
Engages with project technical teams within field of expertise to confirm project approach and review deliverables
Regularly reviews/audits projects to confirm appropriate technical quality activities are implemented to prevent rework and legal claims
Accountable for the performance and results for their area
Manages more complex projects that tend to be larger in scope and dollar, thereby increasing the potential for larger change orders and consequences of error
May act independently as the IE representative with consulting firms and ensures that the final product reflects the original scope and budget requirements
Increasing responsibility for leadership of direct reports
Internal subject matter expert on specific complex technical solutions or processes
Actively participates in professional and industry organizations as a board member and industry event organizer or speaker
Innovates to develop new business opportunities and markets that innovation to potential and existing clients

Required Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership experience
Registered Architect (RA, NCARB)

Preferred Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in Architectural Design and project leadership in client-facing roles
Proven success managing projects of great complexity
Experience and familiarity with the New Jersey and New York Metro markets
Minimum 5 years of experience with building sustainability upgrades, including the design and installation of solar panels, new MEPF equipment, facade renovations, etc., including extensive construction administration experience
Extensive experience in design through to the completion of construction of New York commercial building projects
Strong organizational and team leadership skills
Strong communication skills, working with design and construction professionals as well as construction subcontractors
Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office – MS Excel, MS Word

Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available.

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

Other Info

Please click to apply on our AECOM website here.