Transit Project / Program Manager

AECOM•Boston, MA

2h•$170,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit Project / Program Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group and can work out of one of our regional offices in New England. As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably. We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents. Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.

Requirements

BA/BS in Civil or Structural Engineering plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
PE License

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 15 years professional experience
Minimum of 10 years of Transit experience
Experience with MBTA, CTDOT
Knowledge of FRA, DOT, AREMA and local railroad /transit criteria.
Strong Communication skills
Advanced degree in Engineering
Rail Program Management experience

Responsibilities

Manage a multi-disciplinary team.
Lead, manage and provide technical expertise for mid-large size complex transportation projects and programs in Transit, including heavy and light rail, commuter rail, bus and ferry.
Ability to scope and estimate projects
Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for delivery of projects
Provides technical expertise for studies and designs
Provides innovation in project and program approaches and methodologies to achieve marketplace differentiation
Prepares technical reports and analyses.
Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of the portfolio.
Mentor junior staff and participates in skill development and workforce planning for AECOM’s Transportation Business Line
Coordinate and collaborate with other Transit market Sectors
Continuously interacts with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM services
Develop and build strong relationships with existing and new clients
Continue and strengthen client relationships within Transit industry including MBTA, CTDOT, MassDOT Rail and Transit, and RIDOT
Participates in identifying new opportunities and in the development of technical proposals
Manage project scope, budgets and schedules