Transportation Technical Lead

AECOM • Piscataway, NJ

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Technical Lead to join our NJ office. The incumbent will work on a variety of Transportation projects throughout the NJ region. Responsibilities include: Local expert on providing technical leadership in a specialty area, often for a district. Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications. Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments. Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work. Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience. Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Mentors and develops junior technical staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer within the transportation discipline. Oversees project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to schedules, and compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements. Manages stakeholder relationships and client communications, providing technical guidance and recommendations on complex transportation initiatives. Establishes and maintains technical standards, best practices, and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistency across projects and deliverables. Drives continuous improvement initiatives and evaluates emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance organizational capabilities and competitive advantage.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Must have experience working with NJ Turnpike Authority and NJ DOT projects
• Must have Project Management Experience Supporting NJ Agency Clients

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of experience
• Specialize in Project Management, NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process, NJDOT Standards/guidelines, NJ Transit and, Port Authority Experience

Responsibilities

• Local expert on providing technical leadership in a specialty area, often for a district.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Mentors and develops junior technical staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer within the transportation discipline.
• Oversees project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to schedules, and compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.
• Manages stakeholder relationships and client communications, providing technical guidance and recommendations on complex transportation initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains technical standards, best practices, and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistency across projects and deliverables.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and evaluates emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance organizational capabilities and competitive advantage.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level