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AECOM is currently seeking a Project Manager/Lead Rail Engineer in a key role for delivering of mid/large size rail projects based out of the AECOM Omaha, Nebraska office. The professional selected for this high-profile regional opportunity will lead with technical expertise, staff mentoring to help team members learn and flourish in their roles, while supporting and becoming familiar with the core values and culture at AECOM.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and provides technical expertise for mid/large-size projects.
• Develops and provides estimates for rail engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements of projects.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design efforts
• Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Approves and signs off on work deliverables.
• Performs quality control reviews of rail engineering deliverables developed by others.
• Performs project management responsibilities on projects and will become a certified AECOM PM with 12 months of hire date.
• Leads technical client relationships and works collaboratively with Client Account Manager.
• Assists with the development of a strong marketing plan to win rail pursuits with targeted clients.
• Leads and participates in development of rail technical proposals.
• Builds and leads a rail design group of 3-5 project managers and engineers.
• Leader in one or more areas of technology. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineering license in Nebraska (or ability to obtain)
• 8 years of relevant experience in rail design, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proficient with OpenRoads/OpenRail or other BIM Software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D/GeoPak)
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians
• Be detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and writing skill

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Due to nature of the involved project U.S. work- sponsorship is not available with this opportunity.
• Offered rate of compensation (Omaha, Neb.) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.