Transportation Sr Project Manager

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Senior Project Manager. The selected candidate will have experience leading and advising on major transportation projects and infrastructure programs. Expertise includes program management advisory strategic planning and the implementation of innovative solutions.

This individual will be part of the advisory team for the West Coast Transportation Business Line reporting directly to the Advisory Services Business Line Leader. 

Clientele include Transit agencies DOTs and other State and Local governments in California Washington Nevada and Oregon; and Airport and Ports and Harbors clients in 33 states in the US West.  The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership in various subjects including but not limited to capital delivery programming and planning delivery and procurement strategies digital transformation asset management sustainability practices change management and delivering social value through the built environment.  This Manager will need to be a selfstarter who can build a highperforming team rapidly demonstrate a successful track record in winning work.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Qualified applicants will be able to demonstrate an established career in the transportation industry and have a successful track record with the delivery of transportation infrastructure programs and advising on complex projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved with capital infrastructure projects for our clients. The applicant will have demonstrated experience in leading major pursuits and the delivery of major projects. The objective of the position is to lead pursue develop and execute major projects required to deliver client programs within established and agreed budgets and schedules thereby expanding AECOMs reputation as the preferred and trusted transportation consultant in the industry.

The Transportation Senior Project Manager will need to be a growth minded leader who can work collaboratively with senior and executive leadership of clientele and other senior leadership within West Coast Transportation and other business lines.

The responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:

• Lead development and execution of significant transportation projects and support to the program leadership in project pursuits and delivery
• Support clients in the design implementation evaluation and execution of programs offering best practices and innovative solutions
• Offer strategic and operational advisory services to support program planning implementation and evaluation
• Establish relationships with Transit agencies DOTs and other state and local agencies.
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOMs values both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transportation project teams.
• Proven track record with large client account management megaproject pursuits advisory and engineering/planning staff development.
• A desire to work with external contractors/consultants AECOMs other divisions/regions and interact directly with major clients.
• Report directly to Advisory Services Business Line Leader and support development of internal business strategy and growth along with other senior leadership team members
• Build and cultivate a high performing team that focuses on general and program advisory services for transportation clientele
• Help build a strong and thriving culture in the business that promotes equity diversity inclusion sustainability and innovation

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership.
• Must possess a valid US drivers license

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering architecture planning or related degree in the AEC industry
• Prior experience leading multidisciplinary teams with an indepth understanding of project stages navigating challenges from planning procurement design construction and operation.
• Prior experience developing business and acting as principal specialist in client advisory engagements to executives in client organizations
• 15 years of experience in the AEC industry
• 10 years experience in leading infrastructure projects with project management experience.
• Ability to build broad and deep internal and external networks and capable of communicating to inspire and lead others 
• Ability to teach and mentor technical staff by demonstrated knowledge of relevant technical skills and experience
• Teamoriented individual with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and simply to clients leadership and staff
• Ability to balance various responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role. 
• Sponsorship is not provided for this role. 

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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime