Senior Project Manager – Transit Systems
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to support transportation and transit infrastructure clients throughout the East Region. The role leads multidisciplinary engineering teams, manages complex engineering consulting contracts, and serves as the primary client liaison for strategic transportation and transit infrastructure projects. The initial assignment is management of a major transit systems engineering contract supporting infrastructure modernization, with responsibility expanding to additional East Region clients and projects as the regional portfolio grows. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and follows a hybrid work model. Relocation is an option. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 10 years of transportation, transit, or infrastructure project experience; demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education is also accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- Experience managing engineering consulting contracts, multidisciplinary engineering teams, project budgets and schedules, contract administration, and financial performance.
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting planning, design, integration, construction, or program management of transit systems and transportation infrastructure projects, including one or more of: Train Control & Signaling; Communications, SCADA & Intelligent Transportation Systems; Transit Power & Electrification; Fare Collection Systems; Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure; or Transit Facilities & Systems Integration.
Responsibilities
- Manage transportation and transit engineering consulting contracts from project initiation through closeout.
- Serve as the primary contract manager and client liaison, leading scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, and project controls.
- Direct multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to deliver high-quality services while meeting project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project partners, and internal technical disciplines throughout project execution.
- Support business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, strategic pursuits, and responses to client-issued RFQs/RFPs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
