Senior Highway Project Manager – Hybrid (LA)

AECOM Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a skilled Project Manager for Highway/Roadway projects based in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Civil Engineering background, with on-site and client liaison responsibilities in a hybrid model.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, and ensure compliance with design specs and regulations. Ideal candidates show strong communication, leadership, and business development capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• California PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Proactive communication and staff leadership
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible project leadership
• Experience with business development and client relations
• PM experience leading highway projects; proficient in project development

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for management and administration of highway/roadway projects
• Provide leadership to subordinate managers and liaison with client stakeholders
• Ensure work aligns with design specs, budget, and schedule through effective management
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract closeout with P&L responsibility
• Develop and implement project management plans including risk and resource allocation
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and construction teams for seamless delivery
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear progress updates
• Identify risks early and develop contingency plans
• Prepare and submit permits, EIA, and regulatory reports
• Collaborate with business development to identify opportunities and proposals
• Mentor junior PM staff and promote continuous improvement

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a skilled Project Manager for Highway/Roadway projects based in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Civil Engineering background, with on-site and client liaison responsibilities in a hybrid model.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, and ensure compliance with design specs and regulations. Ideal candidates show strong communication, leadership, and business development capabilities.