Transit Market Sector Leader

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

AECOM’s Transportation business is seeking a strategic, visionary leader to establish and grow its Transit Market Sector across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The leader will drive regional market growth, build client relationships, develop a high-performing transit practice, and deliver transit investments across the Southeast. They will serve as AECOM’s regional transit champion for pursuits and delivery involving BRT, LRT, commuter and passenger rail, transit-oriented development, multimodal mobility programs, stations and facilities, and major transit capital investments. The role leads regional market strategy, client development, capture and proposal efforts, practice building, and project delivery. It includes recruiting and developing multidisciplinary teams and serving as executive sponsor, principal-in-charge, program director, or senior project manager on major transit projects. The position is based in the Southeast, with listed locations in Raleigh, Charlotte, Greenville, Columbia, Franklin, and Birmingham; Raleigh is also identified as the location in the posting’s additional location information.

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, including at least 2 years of leadership.
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 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.
Manage principal client relationships with transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, and state transportation departments.
Position AECOM as a trusted advisor for transit programs and monitor market trends, funding opportunities, legislation, and capital investment programs to identify growth opportunities.
Represent AECOM at industry conferences, board meetings, transit associations, and professional organizations.
Lead strategic pursuits, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
Build and maintain relationships with regional transit agencies, MPOs, and state DOTs, including the agencies listed in the posting.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of transit planning, design, environmental, program management, and construction management opportunities.
Partner with Transportation, Buildings + Places, Environment, Program Management, and Construction Management business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
Build, lead, and grow a Southeast Transit Practice capable of delivering major transit programs.
Recruit, mentor, and develop transit planners, engineers, rail specialists, urban designers, environmental professionals, project managers, and construction managers.
Establish staffing plans and long-term workforce strategies, and support succession planning and leadership development.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment focused on technical excellence and client service.
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 to client objectives; and implement AECOM quality management and project delivery procedures.
Establish AECOM as a recognized transit leader in the Southeast, grow regional transit revenue and backlog, expand participation in major transit programs and FTA-funded initiatives, and strengthen stakeholder partnerships.