Application Guide

How to Apply for Gas Power Generation Program Manager - Remote (U.S.)

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure and environmental solutions, committed to building sustainable legacies. Working here means contributing to high-impact energy projects that power communities while advancing decarbonization goals. The company's remote-first culture offers flexibility and access to top-tier experts across the U.S.

About This Role

As Gas Power Generation Program Manager, you'll lead the full lifecycle of major natural gas power projects, from concept to commissioning. This role is critical in ensuring reliable, efficient energy delivery while managing complex stakeholder relationships and multidisciplinary teams. Your work directly impacts AECOM's reputation for delivering complex energy infrastructure on time and within budget.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day with a virtual stand-up with your engineering team across time zones, reviewing progress on the integrated schedule. Mid-morning, you might join a call with an EPC contractor to resolve a procurement issue, then spend the afternoon updating the risk register and preparing a monthly progress report for the client. The day ends with a strategic review of upcoming milestones and a quick check-in with the project controls team.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • A seasoned program manager with 10+ years of experience in gas turbine or combined-cycle power plant projects, including EPC delivery.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage contractor relationships (EPC, OEM, third-party providers).
  • Expert in project controls: integrated schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality plans, with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Strong communicator who can present complex program status to executives and clients, and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific gas power generation projects you've managed, including project size, timeline, and budget.

2

Quantify achievements: e.g., 'Delivered $200M combined-cycle plant 2 months ahead of schedule'.

3

Showcase your experience with remote team leadership and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Primavera P6).

4

In your cover letter, mention any familiarity with AECOM's sustainability initiatives or past energy projects.

5

Prepare examples of how you've managed risk and resolved conflicts on complex power projects.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your deep technical expertise in gas turbine/combined-cycle systems and your ability to manage full lifecycle delivery.', 'Highlight your program management skills with specific examples of planning, budgeting, and risk management on large-scale power projects.', 'Demonstrate your leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing external partners (EPC, OEM).', "Align your experience with AECOM's mission of building sustainable legacies, linking natural gas as a transition fuel."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review AECOM's recent gas power projects and their approach to integrating renewables with natural gas.
  • → Understand AECOM's sustainability framework and how they position natural gas in the energy transition.
  • → Familiarize yourself with AECOM's remote work culture and any tools they use for virtual collaboration.
  • → Look into AECOM's competitors in the power generation PM space to understand market positioning.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a major gas power project you led from concept to turnover. What were the biggest challenges?
2 How do you manage remote teams and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines and contractors?
3 Describe a time you had to bring a project back on schedule or budget. What actions did you take?
4 How do you approach risk management on a combined-cycle project? Give a specific example.
5 How would you present a complex program status to an executive stakeholder or client?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic resume – avoid listing unrelated project types (e.g., solar or wind) without highlighting gas power experience.
  • Don't overlook the remote aspect – failing to mention remote team management experience can be a red flag.
  • Avoid being vague about project outcomes; always include specific metrics (budget, schedule, capacity).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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