Senior Transit Systems Project Lead

AECOM; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support transportation and transit infrastructure clients in the East Region. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex contracts, and act as the primary client liaison for strategic projects in this growth-focused portfolio.

The position includes management of major transit systems engineering contracts, with expansion to additional East Region clients. Opportunities for relocation exist; sponsorship may be available for eligible U.S.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering and 10 years in transportation, transit, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and high-value contracts.
• Experience communicating with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and transit engineering consulting contracts from project initiation through closeout.
• Serve as the primary contract manager and client liaison, leading scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, and project controls.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to deliver high-quality services while meeting project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project partners, and internal technical disciplines throughout project execution.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, strategic pursuits, and respond to client-issued RFQs/RFPs.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget & schedule

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support transportation and transit infrastructure clients in the East Region. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex contracts, and act as the primary client liaison for strategic projects in this growth-focused portfolio.

The position includes management of major transit systems engineering contracts, with expansion to additional East Region clients. Opportunities for relocation exist; sponsorship may be available for eligible U.S.