Project Management Senior Manager - Roadway/Highway/Transportation

AECOM; Kenova (WV); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation not available

Sponsorship not available

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Project Management Senior Manager to lead roadway and bridge design projects in West Virginia, with duties spanning scope, budget, and client coordination. The role is hybrid with offices in Kenova or Morgantown.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, 10 years in transportation, a WV PE license (or reciprocity), and proven leadership; relocation and sponsorship are not available. Onboarding begins Day 1 at an AECOM location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in transportation projects or equivalent.
• WV PE license or reciprocity within 6 months.
• 2 years of demonstrated leadership.
• Experience scoping/estimating complex roadway/bridge projects.
• Experience tracking and managing project budgets and schedules.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in roadway/bridge design for transportation projects with WVDOH and local agencies.
• Perform business development and marketing to generate future work.
• Project scoping and budget development for complex projects.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Manage transportation projects including financial, schedule, and design task management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Budgeting

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree

ABET-accredited program

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Job description

Project Management Senior Manager - Roadway/Highway/Transportation

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Kenova, WV - 1505 Beech Street
• Compensation: USD 170,000 - USD 210,000 - yearly

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Transportation Project Management Senior Manager for immediate employment in either the Kenova, WV or Morgantown, WV office. Imagine working on rewarding projects with access to AECOM's exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

In this role, the Project Management Senior Manager will be expected to drive impactful change, lead as a role model for others and remain client focused and decisive. A seller and doer motivated to leverage AECOM’s capabilities to maximize our impact within the West Virginia market.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Lead engineering teams consisting of entry to mid-level engineers and technicians in development of roadway and bridge design plans for transportation projects with WVDOH and local agencies

Perform business development and marketing activities in order to generate future business

Project scoping and budget development, including complex and high-profile roadway design projects

Communicate with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and the public

Manage innovative transportation projects including financial, schedule, and design task management to deliver high quality plans

Project financials, invoicing, and cash collections

Assist with development of marketing strategies for targeted projects and clients within West Virginia

As part of this role, you will attend our AECOM Project Management Certification Program. We expect successful completion within 6 months of hire.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus 10 years of experience working on transportation projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

2 years of demonstrated leadership

West Virginia PE license (or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months)

Demonstrated scoping/estimating complex roadway/bridge projects

Demonstrated experience tracking and managing project budgets and schedules

Experience developing and mentoring junior staff

Valid US driver's license, and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review to travel to work sites and client sites

Preferred Qualifications:

WV Department of Highways (DOH) Experience

MicroStation and InRoads experience with an emphasis in traffic, transportation engineering, water resources, structures or other related field required

Leadership skills to develop engineers and project managers

Must be able to thrive in a team environment

Must have excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills

Degree from an ABET accredited school

Master’s Degree

Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.