Roadway Program Manager

AECOM; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Atlanta seeks a senior Roadway Program Manager to provide strategic oversight of roadway programs and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful delivery and long-term performance. The role emphasizes client relationship development and effective program leadership, with hybrid work options.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil/Transportation engineering background, a Georgia PE license, and 8+ years of program management experience delivering transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and 8 years of related experience.
• Georgia PE License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of roadway design contracts and transportation programs.
• Serve as primary client contact, fostering trusted relationships and supporting long-term objectives.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and performance across multiple projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor program performance metrics and implement strategies to improve delivery and client satisfaction.
• Lead project managers and technical leads in roadway, drainage, traffic, ROW, utility coordination, and construction support services.
• Support business development through capture planning, proposals, and client engagement.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while managing change and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Program leadership

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary team coordination

Risk management

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Georgia PE License

Job description

Company Description

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.

Work with Us. Change the World.

Job Description

Join AECOM’s Transportation team in Atlanta and play a key leadership role in delivering complex transportation programs across Georgia. As a Roadway Program Manager , you will provide strategic oversight of roadway programs and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful delivery of client objectives, operational excellence, and long-term program performance. This position offers a hybrid work option.

• Providing overall program leadership and oversight for roadway design contracts and transportation programs.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering trusted relationships and supporting long-term business objectives.
• Managing program-level scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and performance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and resources to ensure consistent, efficient, and successful project delivery.
• Monitoring program performance metrics and implementing strategies to improve delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Leading project managers and technical leads in the execution of roadway, drainage, traffic, right-of-way, utility coordination, and construction support services.
• Supporting business development efforts, including capture planning, proposal development, contract negotiations, and client engagement.
• Identifying and mitigating program risks while proactively managing change and stakeholder expectations.
• Driving implementation of quality management processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the program.
• Mentoring project managers and technical staff to support leadership development, succession planning, and workforce growth.
• Collaborating with regional and national leadership to align program execution with strategic business goals.

Qualifications

Minimum :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and 8 years of related experience, including roadway project delivery and leadership responsibilities, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Georgia PE License.

Preferred :

• Fifteen years of experience managing transportation programs and roadway design projects.
• Experience serving as Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager on GDOT contracts.
• Experience working on GDOT Alternative Delivery Projects
• Experience managing on-call contracts, task order programs, or large transportation design programs.
• Strong understanding of GDOT policies, procedures, and plan development processes.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships.

Additional Information

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

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $200000.

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.

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Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 200000 - yearly