Southeast Transit Market Leader

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation option

Visa sponsorship may be available

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transit Market Sector Leader for the Southeast U.S. region, based in the Raleigh area.

The role will establish and grow a regional transit practice across NC, SC, TN, and AL, pursuing opportunities from planning through construction, and building client relationships with agencies and DOTs. The leader will drive major transit projects (BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD) and build a high-performing team, delivering integrated solutions while expanding market share and backlog in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Transportation, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in transit planning, design, engineering, program management, or major transportation infrastructure, including 2 years of leadership.
• Demonstrated experience winning and delivering transit projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex transportation programs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Southeast Transit Market growth strategy for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama.
• Manage principal client relationships with transit agencies, MPOs, regional authorities, municipalities, and state DOTs.
• Position AECOM as a trusted advisor for transit programs in the region.
• Lead strategic pursuits, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Build and grow a Southeast Transit Practice with staffing plans and workforce strategies.
• Deliver major transit programs including BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD, and mobility hubs.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk; manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Buildings + Places, Environment, and Program/Construction Management lines.

Skills

Leadership

Transit planning

Stakeholder management

Proposal & capture

Executive communication

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Planning/Transportation/Public Admin/Architecture/LA or related field

PE / AICP / PMP or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Transit Market Sector Leader for the Southeast U.S. region, based in the Raleigh area.

The role will establish and grow a regional transit practice across NC, SC, TN, and AL, pursuing opportunities from planning through construction, and building client relationships with agencies and DOTs. The leader will drive major transit projects (BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD) and build a high-performing team, delivering integrated solutions while expanding market share and backlog in a