Transportation Technical Lead

AECOM • Piscataway, NJ

5h • $200,000 - $300,000 • Hybrid

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.

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. 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.

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