Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM•Columbia, SC

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead mid-sized to large civil highway projects across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The role covers project planning, concept development, design, construction support, and closeout. The manager will oversee multidisciplinary teams, maintain client and agency relationships, and help deliver technically excellent, profitable projects that improve regional mobility and infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, and eight years of highway or roadway design experience on transportation infrastructure projects, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Four years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Tennessee, or ability to obtain a license through reciprocity.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and client relationships.
Experience in transportation project development and delivery processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with one or more state DOTs, including SCDOT, NCDOT, or TDOT.
Proven success managing complex transportation projects from conception through construction.
Experience with alternative delivery methods and large-scale transportation programs.
Demonstrated experience in business development and client management.
Experience in motivational communication, leadership, and team management.

Responsibilities

Manage mid-sized to large transportation and highway design projects from planning and concept development through construction services.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agency stakeholders, and project teams.
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and quality objectives.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway, drainage, traffic, structural, and environmental professionals.
Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Coordinate with state DOTs, local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders throughout project development.
Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
Prepare and review technical proposals, project work plans, and contract documents.
Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Support business development, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
Provide construction-phase support, including design clarifications, reviews, and coordination with contractors and owners.