Transportation Project Manager - Wisconsin

AECOM Corporation; Town of Middleton (WI); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 195 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our Middleton/Madison, Wisconsin team. This role leads multidisciplinary teams delivering roadway and transportation projects for WisDOT and local agencies, guiding planning through design and construction support.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and develop client relationships while delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure across Wisconsin in a hybrid work environment.

Qualificações

• BA/BS degree plus 8 years of related experience.
• Experience managing transportation projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Experience with WisDOT, county and municipal clients preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of transportation projects within scope, budget and schedule.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams delivering roadway, highway, and intersection improvements.
• Serve as primary client contact for WisDOT, counties and municipalities.
• Develop work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing, risk registers and QA/QC procedures.
• Oversee design deliverables, reports, cost estimates and supporting docs.
• Coordinate disciplines: roadway, traffic, bridge, drainage, utilities and environmental services.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and communicate progress to clients and leadership.
• Lead meetings, coordinate issues and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Support contract negotiations, scope change, invoicing and financial monitoring.
• Mentor staff and promote collaboration; contribute to Wisconsin transportation growth.

Formação académica

BA/BS + 8 years of related experience

Ferramentas

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Full-time
• State/Province: Wisconsin
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Middleton, WI - 1350 Deming Way
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 195,000 - yearly

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing Transportation team in Middleton/Madison, Wisconsin. This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of impactful transportation infrastructure projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and strengthen communities throughout Wisconsin.

In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering roadway, highway, intersection, and other transportation improvement projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), county highway departments, municipalities, and other public-sector clients. You will guide projects from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support, balancing technical excellence, client expectations, budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

As a trusted client partner and project leader, you will help develop project delivery strategies, build lasting relationships, mentor technical staff, and identify opportunities to expand AECOM's transportation portfolio. You will collaborate with a broad network of engineering and planning professionals to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions while contributing to the continued growth of AECOM's Transportation business in Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of transportation engineering projects, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams delivering roadway, highway, intersection, and transportation infrastructure improvements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including WisDOT, county highway departments, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, risk registers, and quality management procedures.
• Oversee preliminary and final design deliverables, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines, including roadway design, traffic engineering, bridge and structural engineering, drainage, utilities, environmental services, and construction support.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential risks and challenges, implement corrective actions, and communicate progress to clients and internal leadership.
• Lead project meetings, facilitate technical discussions, resolve project issues, and maintain effective communication among clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Support contract negotiations, scope development, change management, invoicing, and financial performance monitoring.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, pursue new projects, support proposal development, and contribute to transportation business growth across Wisconsin.
• Mentor and develop project staff, promote collaboration, and uphold AECOM's commitment to technical excellence, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing transportation engineering projects from planning and preliminary design through final design and construction support.
• Experience delivering roadway, highway, intersection, interchange, or other transportation infrastructure projects for state and local transportation agencies.
• Experience working with WisDOT, county highway departments, municipalities, or other public-sector transportation clients, with familiarity with applicable design standards, project development processes, and delivery requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin, or the ability to obtain Wisconsin licensure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), risk, and financial performance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating roadway, traffic, bridge, drainage, environmental, utility, and other technical disciplines.
• Strong client relationship management skills, including experience leading project meetings, communicating technical recommendations, resolving issues, and maintaining client satisfaction.
• Experience with project pursuits, proposal preparation, scope and fee development, contract negotiations, and identifying opportunities for continued client engagement.
• Familiarity with transportation design and project delivery tools, including Bentley OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and relevant project management and scheduling software.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, delegate assignments, review technical deliverables, and foster a collaborative, high-performing project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Experience applying innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions to transportation infrastructure challenges.

Additional Information

• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship

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.