Roadway Program Manager

AECOM; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Transportation team in Atlanta is seeking a Roadway Program Manager to provide strategic oversight of roadway programs and multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on delivering client objectives, operational excellence, and long‑term program performance, with a hybrid work option.

The position emphasizes leadership of complex transportation projects, client relationship management, risk control, and adherence to GDOT policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering with 8+ years in roadway project delivery and leadership.
• Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of GDOT policies, procedures, and plan development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership for roadway design contracts and transportation programs.
• Serve as primary client contact and build trusted relationships to support long-term objectives.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and performance across multiple projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to ensure efficient, successful project delivery.
• Monitor program performance metrics and drive delivery improvements and client satisfaction.
• Lead project managers and technical leads in roadway, drainage, traffic, ROW, utilities and construction support.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Transportation engineering

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Georgia PE License

Job description

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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.

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

• 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.

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.

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

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.