Senior Project Manager- Transit Rail

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager- Transit Rail to be based in the New York, NY area, working in the NY Metro Transit Rail Project and Design Management group. You will manage design projects, coordinate multi-discipline teams, and ensure design quality, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires a BA/BS with 10+ years of experience and a Professional Engineer license, with preferred extensive NY metro rail project experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years or more of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer License

Responsibilities

• Perform project management responsibilities on design of transit rail projects in the NY Metro area.
• Administer 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.
• Respond to client issued RFQ and RFPs, provide guidance to marketing for Transit Rail pursuits.
• Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

BA/BS + 10 years

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - New York, NY - 605 Third Ave
• Compensation: USD 240,000 - USD 280,000 - yearly

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

AECOMis seekinga highly talented, self-driven and motivated Senior Project Manager- Transit Railto 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
• Provide valuable leadership to mid-career staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years or more of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer License

Preferred Requirements :

• 20+ Years of Experience withNY metro rail agencies including MTA, PA/NY/NJ and NJ Transit
• 15+Years of Experience in Design Project Management Role
• Strong understanding of FRA and FTA requirements for project implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 14th, 2026

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.

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