2020-01-15
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Arlington
Virginia
United States
United States of America - Maryland, Germantown
Job Summary
AECOM is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Senior Manager in support of our Public Assistance initiative. This program involves training, planning, project management, technical assistance and strategic policy support in service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance mission. Qualified candidates may have achieved this experience at the local, state, or federal levels supporting Public Assistance activities.
The Senior Manager, working closely and in concert with the client and other key management staff, will serve in a key role directing day-to-day management and will be instrumental to the successful development, implementation and delivery of the program. The Senior Manager will be required to balance and appropriately address the needs/concerns of all stakeholders impacted by this program, including but not limited to the client, public, local businesses, other agencies and the State and Federal regulatory community.
The Senior Manager will also work with clients to maintain the capability to deliver the Public Assistance Program in a timely, efficient, effective, and consistent manner. This position will lead development and drive implementation of resource loaded scheduling tools, plans and procedures required to manage tasks in a programmatic, process-driven manner. This position will also be responsible for contributing to the overall Readiness Plan which will convey to FEMA the overall readiness approach and technical understanding of our program team.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business or related technical field
15+ years minimum experience performing program management functions
Excellent communicator
Proactive problem solver
Ability to adjust to changing job environments
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to lead and resolve issues
Confident and well-spoken
Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required
Public Assistance experience (at local, state or federal level)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or scientific/infrastructure field
PMP certification
Active Professional Engineer or Architecture license
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Civil
Business Line Water
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 232317BR
Additional Locations US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blvd
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.