Transit Market Sector Leader

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to establish and grow its Transit Market Sector across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The role drives market growth, builds client relationships, develops a high-performing transit practice, and helps deliver transit investments across the Southeast. The leader serves as AECOM’s regional transit champion for pursuits and project delivery involving bus rapid transit (BRT), light rail transit (LRT), commuter and passenger rail, transit-oriented development (TOD), multimodal mobility programs, station and facilities design, and major transit capital investments. The position combines transit industry expertise and business development with executive leadership and the ability to develop multidisciplinary teams across a growing region. It includes developing regional market strategy, managing agency and stakeholder relationships, leading pursuits and contract negotiations, building a sustainable practice and workforce, and providing executive oversight on major transit projects. The role is based in the Southeast; listed locations include Raleigh, Charlotte, Greenville, Columbia, Franklin, and Birmingham. Relocation is an option. Sponsorship may be available for current U.S. visa holders. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Transportation, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in transit planning, design, engineering, program management, major transportation infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience winning and successfully delivering transit projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex transportation programs.
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and executive leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), AICP, PMP, RLA, or equivalent professional credential.
Existing relationships with transit agencies, municipalities, MPOs, or transportation organizations in the Southeast.
Experience with FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) programs, Small Starts, New Starts, TIGER/RAISE, and other federal funding mechanisms.
Experience supporting major transit corridor development and implementation programs.
A track record of growing a market sector, business line, or regional practice.
Experience serving as Principal-in-Charge or Program Director for transit projects exceeding $50 million in capital value.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute AECOM’s Southeast Transit Market growth strategy across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Serve as principal client relationship manager for transit agencies, MPOs, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, and state transportation departments.
Position AECOM as a trusted advisor for emerging and established transit programs, and monitor market trends, funding opportunities, legislative initiatives, and capital investment programs.
Represent AECOM at industry conferences, board meetings, transit associations, and professional organizations.
Lead strategic pursuits, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
Establish and expand relationships with transit agencies, regional MPOs, and State DOTs, including the agencies identified in the posting.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of transit planning, design, environmental, program management, and construction management opportunities.
Partner across Transportation, Buildings + Places, Environment, Program Management, and Construction Management to deliver integrated solutions.
Build, lead, and grow a Southeast Transit Practice; recruit, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary transit staff; establish staffing and workforce strategies; and foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment.
Develop succession planning and leadership development initiatives for future transit leaders.
Serve as Executive Sponsor, Principal-in-Charge, Program Director, or Senior Project Manager for major transit projects and programs.
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk; lead multidisciplinary teams; deliver projects that meet client objectives and performance expectations; and implement AECOM quality management and project delivery procedures.
Grow annual transit revenue and backlog, expand AECOM’s role in major transit programs, increase participation in FTA-funded initiatives, and strengthen partnerships with regional stakeholders.