Business Development & Senior PM - Transportation

AECOM; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Business Development & Senior PM - Transportation in Ohio to oversee project tasks, engage in business development, and support transportation projects.

The candidate will lead project initiatives, manage client relationships, and guide staff through project delivery. A strong background in civil/transportation engineering and project management is essential.

The role offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of USD 145,000 - USD 200,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or equivalent.
• 6+ years in designing and delivering projects.
• 5 years' experience with proposal and business development.

Responsibilities

• Formulate project opportunity capture strategies.
• Develop proposals and establish client relationships.
• Guide and mentor staff for effective project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Civil/Transportation Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer certification

Job description

Business Development & Senior PM - Transportation

• Full-time
• State/Province: Ohio
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Columbus, OH - 5101 Trabue Road
• Compensation: USD 145,000 - USD 200,000 - yearly

Work with Us. Change the World.

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Business Development & Project Manager - Transportation for immediate employment in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Akron, Ohio. This role will oversee and manage active project and program tasks and teams, drive business development, and support other transportation projects, programs, and pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programs.
• Business development including prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients—including ODOT and local agency specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Establish relationships with both external and internal clients, build and maintain relationships with project owners.
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally.
• Proven track record with client account management, project pursuit execution, and engineering staff development.
• Provide management and guidance to staff, enforce company and project policies, and serve as a primary liaison between AECOM and clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and promote staff development.
• Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout, including establishing specific objectives and policies, adherence to scope, schedule and budget, risk management, and change management.
• Demonstrate analytical, technical, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Approve and sign off on work.
• Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
• Present complex technical solutions to clients.
• Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Participate in development of technical proposals.
• Serve as strong technical resource and advisor.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise.
• Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high‑quality cost‑effective work by others.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Provide input for the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• 6+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects.
• 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development.
• Experience with Design Build delivery for final design and Design Build Project Experience.
• Project Management experience in transportation projects.
• Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff.
• Established relationships with local clients: 5+ years of experience and familiarity with Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio Cities & Counties including local agency specifications, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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.

EEO Statement

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.