Transportation Project Manager- Highways

AECOM; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Project Manager for highways projects in Ridgeland, MS, New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on planning, design, and oversight of civil infrastructure projects, including highways, drainage, and utilities.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and interface with clients to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets. The position requires a PE license, a strong background in transportation engineering, and the ability to manage projects with P&L

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or equivalency
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• US citizenship is a requirement

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, designing, and overseeing civil engineering projects such as highways, bridges, surface drainage, and utilities infrastructure
• Manage small or medium-size projects and serve as Deputy Project Manager on large projects
• Provide management and guidance to subordinate managers, ensuring adherence to design, budget and schedule

Skills

US citizenship

Strong communication

Mentoring teams

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

Transportation Project Manager- Highways

• Full-time
• State/Province: Mississippi
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Ridgeland, MS - 201 Northlake A
• Compensation: USD 105,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

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AECOM is actively seeking a Transportation Project Manager for immediate employment in Ridgeland, MS, New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA. The appropriately qualified applicant should be able to demonstrate an establish career in Transportation Engineering including roadway. This position will be responsible for Managing the planning, designing, and overseeing civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, surface drainage, and utilities infrastructure. In this role, the Project Manager will manage small or medium-size projects and serve as a Deputy Project Manager on large projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
• Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.

• BA/BS + 8years ofrelevant experience or demonstrated equivalencyof experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• US citizenship is a requirement for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of previous design and project delivery experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and/or Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• Professional Engineer (PE)Registered in Mississippior ability to receive
• 10+ years of previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• LADOTD ATSSA Flagger & Traffic Control Supervisor Certifications and Completions of the Traffic Engineering Process & Reporting (TEPR) Modules 1,2 and 3
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems, drainage systems, and traffic control plans
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects with subconsultants
• Experience with design software including MicroStation and Inroads and/or OpenRoads
• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
• Experience with LADOTD proposals and interviews
• Proven experience of success with LADOTD pursuits
• Experience with managing people at various experience levels and ability to mentor with their career development
• Good communication skills and ability to manage a team

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.