Southeast Transit Market Leader

AECOM; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Transit Market Sector Leader to establish and grow our Southeast transit practice across NC, SC, TN, and AL. You will lead market growth, client relationships, and a high-performing team delivering BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD, and mobility hub programs.

The role requires a proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, strong executive presence, and exemplary business development capabilities to expand regional transit investments.

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 successfully delivering transit projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex transportation programs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and executive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Southeast Transit Market growth strategy across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama.
• Serve as principal client relationship manager for transit agencies, MPOs, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, and state transportation departments.
• Position AECOM as a trusted advisor for transit programs throughout the region.
• Monitor market trends, funding opportunities, legislative initiatives, and capital investment programs to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent AECOM at industry conferences, board meetings, transit associations, and professional organizations.
• Lead strategic pursuits, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of transit planning, design, environmental, program management, and construction management opportunities.
• Partner with Transportation, Buildings Places, Environment, Program Management, and Construction Management business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build, lead, and grow a Southeast Transit Practice capable of delivering major transit programs throughout the region.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop transit planners, transportation engineers, rail specialists, urban designers, environmental professionals, project managers, and construction managers.
• Establish staffing plans and long-term workforce strategies to support market growth.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment focused on technical excellence and client service.
• Develop succession planning and leadership development initiatives for future transit leaders.
• Delivery of major projects including Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, Commuter Rail, Passenger Rail, TOD and mobility hubs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Multidisciplinary leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Transportation, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Job description

AECOM in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Transit Market Sector Leader to establish and grow our Southeast transit practice across NC, SC, TN, and AL. You will lead market growth, client relationships, and a high-performing team delivering BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD, and mobility hub programs.

The role requires a proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, strong executive presence, and exemplary business development capabilities to expand regional transit investments.