Transit Market Sector Leader - Southeast Growth & Impact

AECOM Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation option

Visa sponsorship may be available

Job summary

AECOM Corporation seeks a Transit Market Sector Leader for the Southeast U.S. to establish and grow our transit practice across NC, SC, TN, and AL. You will drive market growth, build client relationships, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver major transit investments.

The role requires deep transit expertise, proven business development success, and an executive presence to engage with agencies, MPOs, and DOTs while expanding our regional backlog and staffing strategies.

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.
• 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.
• Manage principal client relationships with transit agencies, MPOs, regional transportation authorities, municipalities, and state DOTs.
• Position AECOM as a trusted advisor for transit programs throughout the region.
• Lead strategic pursuits, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Build and lead a Southeast Transit Practice capable of delivering major transit programs.
• Oversee delivery of major transit projects (BRT, LRT, commuter rail, TOD).

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Business Development

Communication

Education

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

Job description

AECOM Corporation seeks a Transit Market Sector Leader for the Southeast U.S. to establish and grow our transit practice across NC, SC, TN, and AL. You will drive market growth, build client relationships, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver major transit investments.

The role requires deep transit expertise, proven business development success, and an executive presence to engage with agencies, MPOs, and DOTs while expanding our regional backlog and staffing strategies.