Senior Project Manager - Rail Systems

AECOM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a Senior Project Manager - Rail Systems in New York to oversee transit rail projects. The role involves managing design teams, ensuring project objectives are met, and coordinating closely with clients and contractors. This position requires strong project management skills and relevant experience in the metro rail sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with NY metro rail agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for design of transit rail projects.
• Manage multi-discipline design teams to meet project budgets.
• Coordinate construction phase services.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Project Management

Education

BA/BS

Professional Engineer License

Job description

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly talented, self-driven and motivated Senior Project Manager- Rail Systems to be based in New York, New York area working in the NY Metro Transit Rail Project and Design Management group.

Job responsibilities include:

• Perform project management responsibilities on design of transit rail projects in the NY Metro area
• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies
• Responsible for administering the design phase of the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement
• Manage a multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets
• Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects
• Ability to coordinate closely with clients, contractors and project partners
• Project types includes Design-Build, Development of Bridging Documents and Design-Bid-Build
• Respond to client issued RFQ and RFPs, provide guidance to marketing for Transit Rail pursuits

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 10 years or more of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer License
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Requirements :

• 15 Years of Experience with NY metro rail agencies including MTA, PA/NY/NJ and NJ Transit
• 10 Years of Experience in Design Project Management Role
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with coordinating systems design

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $225,000.00 - $275,000.00.

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&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 2024. 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: J10130159

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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