Urban Design & Streetscape Project Manager

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

1d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Urban Design & Streetscape Project Manager to deliver transportation and streetscape projects that improve mobility, connectivity, and quality of life. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and manages projects from concept through construction, including streetscapes, downtown revitalization initiatives, Complete Streets, parks, greenways, and community development projects. The Project Manager oversees urban design and landscape architecture projects from planning and conceptual design through construction administration. The position manages project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, client expectations, internal resources, and subconsultants, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with AECOM quality standards. The role includes managing relationships with municipal, county, and private-sector clients; participating in interviews, presentations, and stakeholder meetings; and supporting business development, proposals, and strategic pursuits. Design leadership includes planning and implementing public-realm and transportation-related projects, facilitating collaborative design processes, and balancing design quality, functionality, sustainability, and community goals. The position is hybrid and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Relocation is an option.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field, plus six years of experience in urban design projects, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Three years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
Professional Engineer license, PLA, or AICP certification, or ability to obtain one within six months.
Experience managing client relationships, project budgets, and project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with municipal streetscape, downtown revitalization, and transportation-related public realm projects.
Experience with grant-funded or federally funded projects.
Knowledge of Complete Streets, placemaking, green infrastructure, and sustainable design principles.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and visualization software.
Established relationships with municipalities, public agencies, and community organizations throughout the Southeast.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage urban design and landscape architecture projects from planning and conceptual design through construction administration.
Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering public realm, streetscape, transportation enhancement, parks, greenway, campus, and community development projects.
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and client expectations.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with AECOM's quality standards.
Coordinate internal resources and subconsultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with municipal, county, and private-sector clients.
Build and maintain long-term client relationships through exceptional service and technical excellence.
Participate in project interviews, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
Support business development efforts and contribute to proposal preparation and strategic pursuits.
Lead planning, design, and implementation of streetscape and Complete Streets projects, downtown revitalization efforts, urban design frameworks and master plans, parks and open spaces, greenways and trail networks, transit-oriented development initiatives, public plazas and civic spaces, and mixed-use community development projects.
Facilitate design charrettes, workshops, and collaborative planning efforts.
Ensure projects balance design excellence, functionality, sustainability, and community goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (depending on employment status).
Paid time off and leaves of absence.
Voluntary benefits and perks.
Flexible work options.
Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
Business travel insurance.
Service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Relocation is an option for this position.