AECOM · San Francisco
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Working a part of an Integrated Project Delivery Team (IPDT) with the public agency owner, the Senior Program / Construction Director provides executive leadership for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of major transportation infrastructure programs, with an emphasis on complex rail and tunnel projects. This role oversees all construction phases of capital project delivery, and provides support during pre-construction activities, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished transportation executive with a successful record delivering complex rail and tunneling projects. Experience leading large-scale capital programs, managing diverse stakeholder groups, and supporting or overseeing all aspects of project delivery—from design through construction—is essential.
As a member of the IPDT leadership team, reporting directly to the client Project Director, the Sr. Director will lead program delivery for a major rail extension and tunneling initiative with traditional and alternative delivery contracting methodologies in San Francisco.
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