Senior Transportation Project Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship may be available

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of large highway projects across the Southeast from concept to closeout.

Based in Columbia, SC, this hybrid role offers collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, client relationship management, and opportunities to advance into leadership while delivering impactful transportation initiatives in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with eight years highway/roadway design experience.
• Four years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for SC, NC, or TN or reciprocity.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and client relationships.
• Experience in transportation project development and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid-sized to large transportation and highway design projects from planning through construction services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project teams.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and quality objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway, drainage, traffic, structural, and environmental professionals.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with state DOTs, local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Client management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Columbia, SC - 2151 Pickens St.
• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 190,000 - 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Join our growing Transportation team and play a key role in delivering impactful highway infrastructure projects across the Southeast. We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Managerto lead the planning, design, and delivery of mid-sized to large civil highway projects from concept development through final design, construction support, and project closeout.

This position offers the opportunity to manage complex transportation projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, and contribute to improving mobility and infrastructure throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional seeking to advance into a leadership role while managing meaningful highway infrastructure projects across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Responsibilities:

• Manage mid-sized to large transportation and highway design projects from planning and concept development through construction services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agency stakeholders, and project teams.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and quality objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway, drainage, traffic, structural, and environmental professionals.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with state DOTs, local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders throughout project development.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, project work plans, and contract documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Support business development initiatives, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
• Provide construction phase support, including design clarifications, reviews, and coordination with contractors and owners.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of highway/roadway design experience ontransportation infrastructure projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Four years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for either SC, NC, or TN statesor the ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and client relationships.
• Experience intransportation project development and delivery processes.

Preferred

• Experience working with one or more state DOTs, including SCDOT, NCDOT, or TDOT.
• Proven success managing complex transportation projects from conception through construction.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods and large-scale transportation programs.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and client management.
• Experienced in motivational communication, leadership, and team management skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation is an option for this position
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States

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.