Transit Market Sector Leader

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

3d•$180,000 - $248,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM's Transportation business is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to establish and grow its Transit Market Sector across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. This strategic leadership position is responsible for driving market growth, building client relationships, developing a high-performing transit practice, and delivering transit investments throughout the Southeast. The role serves as AECOM's regional transit champion, leading pursuit and delivery efforts for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), commuter rail, passenger rail, transit-oriented development (TOD), multimodal mobility programs, station and facilities design, and major transit capital investments. The leader will combine deep transit industry expertise with business development success, executive presence, and the ability to build and lead multidisciplinary teams across a growing geographic region. The position will establish AECOM as a recognized transit leader in the Southeast, grow regional transit revenues and backlog, expand the firm's role in major transit programs, build a sustainable practice, increase participation in federally funded initiatives, and strengthen local partnerships.

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, or major transportation infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; includes 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 within 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, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, and state transportation departments.
Position AECOM as a trusted advisor for emerging and established transit programs throughout the region.
Monitor market trends, funding opportunities, legislative initiatives, 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.
Establish and expand relationships with transit agencies and transportation organizations in the Southeast, including CATS, GoTriangle, GoRaleigh, Greenville Transit Authority, The COMET, Nashville MTA/WeGo, CARTA, Knoxville Area Transit, MAX, regional MPOs, and State DOTs.
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 throughout the region.
Recruit, mentor, and develop transit planners, transportation engineers, rail specialists, urban designers, environmental professionals, project managers, and construction managers.
Establish staffing plans and long-term workforce strategies to support market growth.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment focused on technical excellence and client service.
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.
Provide executive oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, environmental, architecture, urban design, and program management disciplines.
Deliver projects that achieve client objectives and exceed performance expectations.
Implement AECOM quality management and project delivery procedures.
Grow regional transit revenues and backlog, expand AECOM's role on major transit planning and capital investment programs, and increase participation in FTA-funded initiatives.