Rail & Transit Program Director: Strategy & Delivery

AECO; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM in Dallas, TX seeks a Program Management Director for Rail & Transit to lead strategic programs from pursuit through delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality across engineering, construction, and operations.

The role requires 20+ years in infrastructure, executive leadership of major rail projects, and delivery of multi-stakeholder programs; relocation may be required; initial hybrid work arrangement and Day 1 onboarding at a local office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
• Typically 20+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery with leadership in major rail/transit programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder rail projects.
• Deep understanding of rail systems, regulatory environments, and delivery models.
• Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail and transit programs, ensuring objectives are met.
• Establish an integrated program management framework for engineering, construction, systems, testing and commissioning, and readiness.
• Define delivery strategies and governance structures to support program outcomes and long-term benefits.
• Lead mobilization activities to ensure resources, leadership, and systems are in place for execution.
• Oversee risk, safety, compliance, environmental stewardship, and quality across the program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field

Job description

AECOM in Dallas, TX seeks a Program Management Director for Rail & Transit to lead strategic programs from pursuit through delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality across engineering, construction, and operations.

The role requires 20+ years in infrastructure, executive leadership of major rail projects, and delivery of multi-stakeholder programs; relocation may be required; initial hybrid work arrangement and Day 1 onboarding at a local office.