VP Transportation Program Leader - Rail & Transit

AECOM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a self-driven Transportation Program Executive to serve as VP, Program Management Consultant Lead in the New Jersey and New York metro area. The role requires extensive program, design and construction management experience in transit, rail, highway, bridges and heavy civil projects.

The successful candidate will report to the NY Metro Transportation Lead, lead client liaison activities, drive project delivery and mentor the team across phases, ensuring budget and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field; 12 years of related experience or equivalent with 4 years of leadership experience
• U.S. Citizenship required due to project requirements
• Professional Engineer license in NY and NJ as preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the entire project through all phases
• responsible for delivery of a major program and budget/schedule control
• Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff and ensures staffing and policy adherence
• Acts as primary client liaison and maintains stakeholder relationships
• Oversees risk management, sustainability and environmental adherence
• Mentors team members to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Project management

Paperless environment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management

Professional Engineer in NY and NJ

Job description

AECOM is seeking a self-driven Transportation Program Executive to serve as VP, Program Management Consultant Lead in the New Jersey and New York metro area. The role requires extensive program, design and construction management experience in transit, rail, highway, bridges and heavy civil projects.

The successful candidate will report to the NY Metro Transportation Lead, lead client liaison activities, drive project delivery and mentor the team across phases, ensuring budget and schedule