Senior Transportation Design Manager

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

1d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Design Manager leads the successful delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects and serves as a trusted advisor to clients and leader to North Carolina-based project teams. The role combines technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development to support project execution and strategic growth. The manager collaborates across disciplines to develop solutions, build client relationships, and support the transportation practice. The position is suited to an experienced transportation professional interested in influencing project delivery, developing client relationships, building teams, and helping guide a growing transportation infrastructure business. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Relocation is an option. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location. Compensation is listed as USD 150,000–200,000 yearly. Sponsorship may be available for current U.S. visa holders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 10 years of progressive transportation infrastructure design and project delivery experience, including roadway, highway, and/or bridge projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
Experience managing transportation projects for state departments of transportation, tolling authorities, counties, or municipal agencies.
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex roadway, highway, or bridge programs.
Established client relationships and experience supporting transportation-focused business development and pursuits.
Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, work plans, and delivery strategies.
Client communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Provide technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary teams through project development, design, and implementation.
Serve as a Project Manager or Task Leader on complex assignments, coordinating resources and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with transportation agencies, municipal clients, and project partners through proactive engagement and service.
Identify, develop, and capture new business opportunities in existing and emerging transportation markets.
Contribute to proposal preparation, pursuit strategies, client presentations, and interviews.
Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff, promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
Support strategic initiatives that improve project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and expand the transportation infrastructure practice.