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AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to support transportation and transit infrastructure clients throughout the East Region. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage complex engineering consulting contracts, and serve as the primary client liaison for strategic transportation and transit infrastructure projects. The initial assignment will include management of a major transit systems engineering contract supporting infrastructure modernization, with responsibility expanding to additional East Region clients and projects as the regional portfolio grows.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and transit engineering consulting contracts from project initiation through closeout.
• Serve as the primary contract manager and client liaison, leading scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, and project controls.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to deliver high-quality services while meeting project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project partners, and internal technical disciplines throughout project execution.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, strategic pursuits, and respond to client-issued RFQs/RFPs.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering ore related field and 10 years of transportation, transit, or infrastructure project experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience managing engineering consulting contracts, multidisciplinary engineering teams, project budgets, schedules, contract administration, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams through exceptional written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting planning, design, integration, construction, or program management of transit systems and transportation infrastructure projects, including one or more of the following: Train Control & Signaling; Communications, SCADA & Intelligent Transportation Systems; Transit Power & Electrification; Fare Collection Systems; Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure; Transit Facilities & Systems Integration.

• Relocation is an option for this position
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States

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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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.