Project Manager, Communications

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager, Communications, for an on-site role in Sacramento, California. The position oversees delivery of operational telecommunications systems for a major transportation infrastructure project, from design through procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover. Systems include fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, wayside and maintenance radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated communications and control systems. Reporting to the Rail Systems Lead, the Project Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk, contractor performance, and coordination with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance. The role oversees communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers. It also manages FCC licensing, frequency coordination, spectrum management, interference analysis, regulatory approvals, and integrated testing. Travel of approximately 25–50% along the project alignment throughout California’s Central Valley is expected. AECOM provides sponsorship and relocation for this role. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM describes its benefits as potentially including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits; paid time off and leave; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan. Eligibility and benefits depend on employment status.

Requirements

BA/BS and 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience managing communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
Experience overseeing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Strong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communications.
Experience managing fiber optic backbone networks, IP networking, and mission-critical communications infrastructure.
Experience managing radio systems delivery, including frequency planning, coverage validation, and interference assessment.
Experience securing regulatory, statutory, and jurisdictional approvals for communications infrastructure.
Experience managing integrated testing programs across multiple systems disciplines.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable on-the-job work experience.
Experience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h).
Experience with California High-Speed Rail, HS2, European rail programs, or comparable large-scale rail programs.
Experience delivering wayside radio, maintenance radio, dispatch communications, or mission-critical communications systems.
Familiarity with FCC licensing requirements and U.S. telecommunications regulations.
Experience with fiber optic backbone networks, IP/MPLS systems, LTE, private wireless networks, or FRMCS.
Experience managing regulatory approvals, communications licensing, and entry into revenue service activities.
Budget and schedule accountability on contracts valued at $100 million or greater.
PMP, PRINCE2, PE, or comparable project management or engineering certification.
At least ten years of experience delivering telecommunications, operational communications, or rail systems projects.
At least ten years of project management experience on major transportation or infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee communications systems delivery through design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handover.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packages.
Coordinate communications delivery with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teams.
Oversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers.
Oversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks.
Oversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside and maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems.
Oversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems.
Oversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination for operational railway communications systems.
Oversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals for radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals for construction and operation.
Support radio frequency planning, spectrum allocation, interference analysis, and coverage validation programs.
Oversee responses to regulator comments, agency reviews, and approval conditions through final authorization.
Oversee development and execution of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrated testing strategies, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, radio coverage testing, and trial running.
Coordinate integrated testing with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, and operational control systems; manage defect resolution, corrective actions, and final system acceptance.
Support project reporting, forecasting, change management, stakeholder engagement, revenue service demonstration, and operational handover.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (depending on employment status).
Paid time off and leaves of absence (depending on employment status).
Voluntary benefits and perks (depending on employment status).
Flexible work options (depending on employment status).
Well-being resources and employee assistance program (depending on employment status).
Business travel insurance (depending on employment status).
Service recognition awards (depending on employment status).
Retirement savings plan (depending on employment status).
Employee stock purchase plan (depending on employment status).
Relocation assistance.
Sponsorship for this role.
Training and development programs.