North Carolina Transportation Design Lead — Hybrid

AECOM Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship may be available

Job summary

AECOM in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Transportation Design Manager to lead delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and guide NC-based project teams. The role blends technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development to support execution and growth.

You will mentor engineering and project management staff, coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts, and build strong client relationships to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery, including roadway, highway, and/or bridge projects; at least 2 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary teams across project development, design, and implementation.
• Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on complex assignments, coordinating resources and stakeholder collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transportation agencies, municipal clients, and project partners.
• Support identification and pursuit of new business opportunities within existing and emerging transportation markets.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, client presentations, and interview activities to secure new work.
• Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff, promoting technical excellence and collaboration.
• Support strategic initiatives that enhance project delivery and expand the firm’s transportation practice.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Business development

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

North Carolina PE license or reciprocity

Job description

AECOM in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Transportation Design Manager to lead delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and guide NC-based project teams. The role blends technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development to support execution and growth.

You will mentor engineering and project management staff, coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts, and build strong client relationships to