Project Manager, Communications

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship provided

Relocation provided

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Project Manager, Communications, to lead the delivery of complex telecommunications on a major transportation project in Sacramento, on-site. You will manage scope, schedule, budgets, and risk, overseeing a team of contractors and suppliers across fiber, IP networks, radio, CCTV, and control systems.

Reporting to the Rail Systems Lead, you will coordinate with signaling, SCADA, and operations, ensuring regulatory approvals, FCC licensing, and rigorous testing.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education.
• Experience managing communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Experience overseeing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communications.
• Experience managing fiber optic backbone networks, IP networking, and mission-critical communications infrastructure.
• Experience managing radio systems delivery, including frequency planning, coverage validation, and interference assessment.
• Experience securing regulatory, statutory, and jurisdictional approvals for communications infrastructure.
• Experience managing integrated testing programs across multiple systems disciplines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h).
• Experience with California High-Speed Rail, HS2, European rail programs, or comparable large-scale rail programs.
• Experience delivering wayside radio, maintenance radio, dispatch communications, or mission-critical communications systems.
• Familiarity with FCC licensing requirements and U.S. telecommunications regulations.
• Experience with fiber optic backbone networks, IP/MPLS systems, LTE, private wireless networks, or FRMCS.
• Experience managing regulatory approvals, communications licensing, and entry into revenue service activities.
• Budget and schedule accountability on contracts valued at $100 million or greater.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PE, or comparable project management or engineering certification.
• At least ten (10) years of experience delivering telecommunications, operational communications, or rail systems projects.
• At least ten (10) years of project management experience on major transportation or infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handover.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packages.
• Coordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Oversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers.
• Oversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks.
• Oversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems.
• Oversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems.
• Oversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities required for operational railway communications systems.
• Oversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals required for construction and operation.
• Support radio frequency planning, radio spectrum allocation, interference analysis, and coverage validation programs.
• Oversee responses to regulator comments, agency reviews, and approval conditions through final authorization.
• Oversee development and execution of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrated testing strategies, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, radio coverage testing, and trial running.
• Coordinate integrated testing with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, and operational control systems, and manage defect resolution, corrective actions, and final system acceptance.
• Support project reporting, forecasting, change management, stakeholder engagement, revenue service demonstration, and operational handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Rail systems experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/Systems Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager, Communications, for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This is an on-site role.

JOBS SUMMARY:

The Project Manager, Communications, oversees the delivery of operational telecommunications systems on a major transportation infrastructure project, from design through procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover. The position covers fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, wayside and maintenance radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated communications and control systems. Reporting to the Rail Systems Lead, the Project Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, risk, contractor performance, and coordination with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance, while overseeing communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers. The position also oversees FCC licensing, frequency coordination, spectrum management, interference analysis, regulatory approvals, and integrated testing, with travel of approximately 25–50% along the project alignment throughout the Central Valley, California.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handover
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packages
• Coordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teams
• Oversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers
• Oversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks
• Oversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems
• Oversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems
• Oversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities required for operational railway communications systems
• Oversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals required for construction and operation
• Support radio frequency planning, radio spectrum allocation, interference analysis, and coverage validation programs
• Oversee responses to regulator comments, agency reviews, and approval conditions through final authorization
• Oversee development and execution of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrated testing strategies, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, radio coverage testing, and trial running
• Coordinate integrated testing with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, and operational control systems, and manage defect resolution, corrective actions, and final system acceptance
• Support project reporting, forecasting, change management, stakeholder engagement, revenue service demonstration, and operational handover

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable on-the-job work experience
• Demonstrated experience managing communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance
• Experience overseeing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Strong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communications
• Experience managing fiber optic backbone networks, IP networking, and mission-critical communications infrastructure
• Experience managing radio systems delivery, including frequency planning, coverage validation, and interference assessment
• Experience securing regulatory, statutory, and jurisdictional approvals for communications infrastructure
• Experience managing integrated testing programs across multiple systems disciplines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h)
• Experience with California High-Speed Rail, HS2, European rail programs, or comparable large-scale rail programs
• Experience delivering wayside radio, maintenance radio, dispatch communications, or mission-critical communications systems
• Familiarity with FCC licensing requirements and U.S. telecommunications regulations
• Experience with fiber optic backbone networks, IP/MPLS systems, LTE, private wireless networks, or FRMCS
• Experience managing regulatory approvals, communications licensing, and entry into revenue service activities
• Budget and schedule accountability on contracts valued at $100 million or greater
• PMP, PRINCE2, PE, or comparable project management or engineering certification
• At least ten (10) years of experience delivering telecommunications, operational communications, or rail systems projects
• At least ten (10) years of project management experience on major transportation or infrastructure programs

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is provided for this role.
• Relocation is provided for this role.

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.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00.

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&DD, 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.

ReqID: J10161488

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On‑Site

Compensation: USD 140000 - USD 200000 - yearly