Rail/Transit Project Lead – Program Delivery

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Rail/Transit Project Lead – Program Delivery in Sacramento, CA. This role supports the development and execution of significant rail/transit projects, including light rail, heavy rail subway, commuter rail, high-speed rail, and bus rapid transit surface, aerial, or underground project pursuits and delivery using traditional and alternative methods. The position provides technical expertise within an alternative delivery environment for client procurements, evaluations, and selection processes on mega-rail/transit programs. The day-to-day responsibilities include project delivery from contract negotiations to final commissioning, start-up, and handover. The role involves working with external contractors/consultants, other AECOM divisions/regions, and interacting directly with major clients. Responsibilities also include coordinating procurement-related actions and deliverables on behalf of the procurement team, assisting in the development of key procurement-related documents, and participating in the development of contract negotiation, governance, and management strategies to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.

Requirements

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field of study
7 years of experience as a Rail/Transit Project Manager, Program Manager, or related occupation

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of significant rail/transit projects including light rail, heavy rail subway, commuter rail, high-speed rail, and bus rapid transit surface, aerial or underground project pursuits and delivery (traditional and alternative).
Provide technical expertise within an alternative delivery environment to client procurements, evaluations and selection processes on mega-rail/transit programs.
Day-to-day delivery of assigned client projects from initial contract negotiations to final commissioning, start-up, and handover.
Work with external contractors/consultants, other divisions/regions, and interact directly with major clients.
Coordinate procurement-related actions and deliverables on behalf of the procurement team.
Assist in the development of key procurement-related documents.
Participate in the development of contract negotiation, governance, and management strategies to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
Full lifestyle and delivery of Alternative Delivery Methodologies of mega complex Rail/Transit projects.
Full lifecycle and delivery of AFP P3 (Public Private Partnership) from contract initiation and procurement, to implementation, testing, commissioning, handover, and dispute resolution of mega complex Rail/Transit projects.
Completing dispute resolution of large complex Rail/Transit projects, including Mediations and Arbitrations.
Developing RFQ, RFP, and contract documents.
Implementing mega complex Alternative delivery methodologies including design build finance, Progressive design build, and P3 contracts.
Managing complex Rail/Transit projects as a representative of the client.
Managing the public procurement of large complex Rail/Transit projects.
Managing early works projects in mega complex Rail/Transit projects.
Managing various agreements, including municipal agreements, master agreements, railroad agreements, utility agreements, P3, and Design Builds.