Transit Systems Program Director: CBTC Upgrades Lead

AECO; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 290,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship assistance

Day 1 onboarding

Employee benefits package

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Program Management Director for Transit Systems to lead CBTC upgrade programs across multi-line rail networks, leveraging extensive program management leadership to deliver complex designs, installation, testing and commissioning in operating environments. You will work with clients and stakeholders, manage cost, schedules, and risk, and mentor multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires senior leadership, industry recognition, and willingness to relocate and attend Day 1

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, project management or related field with ~12 years of related experience and 4 years of leadership.
• Preferred: PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP, or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent).
• Experience leading large programs, senior leadership in program management, with a track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for CBTC program management.
• Plan and direct team deliverables; manage subconsultants and budgets.
• Oversee design, installation, quality control, testing, commissioning, and safety certification phases.
• Prepare and review designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates to meet client standards.
• Support scope of work development, including RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Track performance against requirements, KPIs, and milestones; manage change.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Safety & risk management

Education

BA/BS in architecture, engineering, or related field

PMI-PgMP / CMAA-CCM Certification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Management Director for Transit Systems to lead CBTC upgrade programs across multi-line rail networks, leveraging extensive program management leadership to deliver complex designs, installation, testing and commissioning in operating environments. You will work with clients and stakeholders, manage cost, schedules, and risk, and mentor multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires senior leadership, industry recognition, and willingness to relocate and attend Day 1