Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$145,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to support our exciting projects in the Phoenix, AZ office. The appropriately qualified applicant will have demonstrated experience in project and client management of multi-disciplinary transportation projects. The candidate will have various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group / department.

Requirements

BS / BA + 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Arizona PE required

Nice To Haves

Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects
Proficiency in transportation design software, including OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads
Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management
Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects
Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Willingness to adapt to new technologies and innovative approaches in transportation engineering

Responsibilities

Builds strong relationships and interacts regularly with existing and new clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders
Continue and strengthen client relationships within the Surface Transportation Industry, specific to public sector clients.
Identifies, pursues, and wins Surface Transportation and infrastructure design projects.
Coordinates and collaborates with other leaders within AECOM’s U.S. West Transportation Group.
Serves as lead engineer, approves, and signs off on work on local, state, and federal projects.
Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
Performs technical reviews of work developed by others.
Continuously interacts with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of a portfolio of projects
Collaborates with peers/leaders in the AECOM U.S. West department to leverage technical expertise, ensure client satisfaction and implement best practices.
Participates in development of technical proposals.