Senior Project Manager- Surface Transportation

AECOM•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Surface Transportation for immediate employment in San Antonio or Austin, Texas. The role leads and manages medium-to-large, complex programs or a defined portion of a larger program, supporting the overall Program Manager. It provides regional technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery, promotes ethical and safe work practices, and contributes innovative program management approaches. The position also supports business development, identifies and mitigates program risks, assesses long-term trends, plans future workforce capabilities, and helps attract and retain talent. The role is accountable for the overall financial success and delivery of AECOM’s Program Management agreement. New hires must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. AECOM describes its benefits as comprehensive, with specific offerings dependent on employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
U.S. citizenship is required for this posting.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience directly managing GEC/PMC projects with TxDOT and other agencies, including design-bid-build and design-build projects.
Experience leading and administering GEC/PMC contracts for agencies such as TxDOT.
Experience serving as the primary contact with TxDOT representatives and other clients, including project scoping, addressing regulatory requirements, and developing long-term relationships.
Current TxDOT precertification in relevant work categories through the firm’s administrative qualification with TxDOT’s PEPS division.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage medium-to-large, complex programs or a defined part of a larger program in support of the overall Program Manager.
Provide regional technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery.
Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
Contribute to innovation in program management approaches and methodology.
Work with regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify business opportunities and develop solutions.
Identify high-risk areas and proactively take actions to positively affect program outcomes.
Assess long-term and disruptive trends in the area of expertise.
Propose skill development approaches and workforce planning to develop future capabilities.
Support attraction and retention of talent across the area of expertise.
Be accountable for the overall financial success and delivery of AECOM’s Program Management agreement.
For preferred experience, develop, monitor, and manage project scope, budget, and schedule from proposal through final deliverables.
For preferred experience, coordinate with local governments, contractors, sub-consultants, utilities, and other agencies to support project execution and compliance.