AECOM
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Program Controls Manager

Pay
$170,000 – $200,000 per year
Location
Baltimore, MD
Listed
19 days ago

About the role

Program Controls is the application of Project Controls in a Program Management context. This includes the added complexity and interactions demanded from Programs such as Government legislation, Political obligations, Legacy creation, multi-partner KPIs, cross industry body creation and/or collaboration, finance partnering, contract incentivization and extensive stakeholder engagement.

The responsibilities of the Program Controls Manager include the following:

  • Oversees program controls related activities for medium sized programs or specialist defined controls elements of a larger program in support of the overall Program Manager or Program Controls Director
  • Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.
  • Identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects, proactively mitigating risks and resolving conflicts.
  • Collaborates with project managers to ensure adequate resource availability and utilization.
  • Works closely with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives.
  • Provides guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring effective management of individual project elements.
  • Monitors and evaluates risk mitigation strategies to ensure their effectiveness.
  • Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams and stakeholders.
  • Provides regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements.

Minimum Requirements

  • BA/BS plus eight years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements

  • MA PE or the ability to obtain. Other New England PEs are also beneficial.
  • Direct experience on MassDOT Design Build projects as a Roadway Discipline Lead or key contributor to the final design of the project.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads to support projects in New England.

Additional Information

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

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About the Company

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 2025. 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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From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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