Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Transportation Project Manager, where your expertise will help shape the future of infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you will lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage client relationships, and drive performance across a portfolio of transportation initiatives. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that make a tangible impact in communities. Collaborate with a global team of experts and leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions that address complex challenges in the transportation sector. Your leadership and technical skills will be pivotal in ensuring the success of projects that transform the way we connect and move.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management and transportation engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Kentucky or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary transportation projects and client relationships.
• Drive project performance and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Engineering

Client Management

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

OpenRoads Design

Microstation

InRoads

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**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**

AECOM is actively seeking a **Senior Transportation Project Manager** to support our exciting projects in the **Lexington, KY** office. The appropriately qualified applicant will have demonstrated experience in project and client management of multi-disciplinary transportation projects.

The candidate will have various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group / department.

+ Builds strong relationships and interacts regularly with existing and new clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders

+ Continue and strengthen client relationships within the Surface Transportation Industry, specific to public sector clients.

+ Identifies, pursues, and wins Surface Transportation and infrastructure design projects.

+ Coordinates and collaborates with other leaders within AECOM’s U.S. West Transportation Group.

+ Serves as lead engineer, approves, and signs off on work on local, state, and federal projects.

+ Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.

+ Performs technical reviews of work developed by others.

+ Continuously interacts with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.

+ Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of a portfolio of projects

+ Collaborates with peers/leaders in the AECOM U.S. West department to leverage technical expertise, ensure client satisfaction and implement best practices.

+ Participates in development of technical proposals.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ BS / BA + 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

**Preferred Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred

+ Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects

+ OpenRoads Design software experience is a plus

+ Proficiency in transportation design software, including OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads

+ Registered Professional Engineer in Kentucky or ability to retain PE within 1 year

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management

+ Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects

+ Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky or ability to obtain within one year

+ Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices

+ Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills

+ Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles

+ Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools

+ Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

+ Willingness to adapt to new technologies and innovative approaches in transportation engineering

**Additional Information**

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $120,000.00 - $165,000.00.

**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:** J10128341

**Business Line:** Transportation

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Program & Project Management

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc