Southeast Transit Market Leader: Growth & Impact

AECOM; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation option

Job summary

AECOM Corporation in the United States is seeking a Transit Market Sector Leader for the Southeast region. This role drives growth across NC, SC, TN and AL, building a high-performing transit practice while leading pursuit and delivery of major transit investments.

The leader will oversee market leadership, business development, and project delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams and strengthening relationships with transit agencies and state DOTs. relocation is available for this role.

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.
• Preferred: PE, AICP, PMP, RLA or equivalent professional credential.
• Experience with FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) programs, Small Starts, New Starts, TIGER/RAISE, and other federal funding mechanisms.
• Existing relationships with transit agencies, MPOs, or transportation organizations within the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Southeast Transit Market growth strategy across NC/SC/TN/AL.
• 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, proposals, interviews, and negotiations.
• Build and lead a Southeast Transit Practice with staffing plans and workforce strategies.
• Deliver projects including BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD, transit stations, and mobility hubs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, environmental, and program management disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Planning/Transportation/Public Administration/Architecture/Landscape Architecture

Job description

AECOM Corporation in the United States is seeking a Transit Market Sector Leader for the Southeast region. This role drives growth across NC, SC, TN and AL, building a high-performing transit practice while leading pursuit and delivery of major transit investments.

The leader will oversee market leadership, business development, and project delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams and strengthening relationships with transit agencies and state DOTs. relocation is available for this role.