Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM; Murray (UT); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead high‑profile projects in Murray, Utah. You will guide cross‑disciplinary teams from planning through construction, manage scope and budgets, and develop strong client relationships with state and local agencies.

The role emphasizes delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure while mentoring staff and advancing innovative delivery methods. Hybrid work model available within Utah’s transportation market.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership.
• Experience delivering complex transportation projects for state DOTs, counties, or municipalities.
• Familiarity with UDOT design standards, project development procedures, quality requirements, and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and technical leader for large, complex transportation projects from planning through construction support.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, transit, and related disciplines.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, risk, and financial performance to meet objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client development

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license - Utah

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Company Description

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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 seeking an accomplished Senior Transportation Project Manager to join our Transportation team in Murray, Utah. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-profile transportation infrastructure projects while helping shape the future of mobility throughout Utah and the Intermountain West.

Utah is experiencing significant investment in its transportation network, with major initiatives focused on highway capacity, interchange improvements, corridor reconstruction, bridge infrastructure, transit connectivity, and regional mobility. From the Wasatch Front to rapidly growing communities throughout the state, these investments create opportunities to deliver infrastructure that improves safety, relieves congestion, and supports long‑term economic growth.

AECOM's Utah Transportation team works across a broad range of engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for public‑sector transportation clients. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for complex transportation projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the pursuit and delivery of future work. You will have the opportunity to influence project direction, support innovative delivery approaches, and build lasting partnerships with the agencies and communities that depend on reliable transportation infrastructure.

This position is ideal for a senior transportation professional who combines strong project management capabilities with technical credibility, client development experience, and a passion for delivering meaningful infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and technical leader for large, complex transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing delivery from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across roadway, highway, interchange, bridge, traffic, transit, drainage, environmental, and related transportation disciplines.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, risk, and financial performance to achieve project objectives and client expectations.
• Establish project delivery strategies, coordinate technical resources, and ensure the timely preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and other project deliverables.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, agency representatives, and other stakeholders, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support transportation infrastructure programs addressing highway capacity, corridor improvements, interchange reconstruction, bridge infrastructure, traffic operations, and multimodal connectivity.
• Lead technical coordination and design reviews to ensure compliance with applicable UDOT, local agency, federal, and industry standards.
• Monitor project performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, resolve delivery challenges, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support alternative delivery methods, including design‑build and progressive design‑build, where applicable, and coordinate with construction partners to advance practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Lead proposal development, scope and fee preparation, staffing strategies, client presentations, and pursuit activities for upcoming transportation opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships, develop new business, and strengthen AECOM's position in Utah's transportation market.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff, promoting collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Champion AECOM's commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, resilience, and innovative infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah, or the ability to obtain Utah licensure
• Extensive experience managing transportation engineering projects, including highways, roadways, interchanges, bridges, traffic infrastructure, or multimodal transportation improvements.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex transportation projects for state departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, or other public‑sector agencies.
• Experience working with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), including familiarity with UDOT design standards, project development procedures, quality requirements, and project delivery processes.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, quality, and financial performance across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical work across roadway, bridge, traffic, drainage, environmental, transit, and construction disciplines.
• Demonstrated success supporting design‑build, progressive design‑build, or other alternative delivery projects, including coordination among owners, designers, contractors, and other delivery partners.
• Experience developing project pursuits, technical proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, staffing plans, and client presentations for transportation infrastructure opportunities.
• Established client relationships within Utah's transportation market, including UDOT, local transportation agencies, counties, and municipalities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, support strategic pursuits, and contribute to the growth of a transportation engineering practice.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring technical staff, managing stakeholder expectations, and presenting complex engineering concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with transportation design and project management platforms, including Bentley OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and relevant scheduling, estimating, and project controls tools.
• Ability to balance strategic project leadership with hands‑on problem‑solving, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work on schedule and within budget.

Additional Information

• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship assistance.

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $165000 to $230000.

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.

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 165000 - USD 230000 - yearly