VP - West Coast Transit-Rail Division Manager

AECO; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a VP to lead the West Coast Transit-Rail Division, overseeing growth, strategy, and profitability across Seattle, LA, Orange, San Francisco, and Oakland. Hybrid work model; reports to Transportation Regional Leader; responsible for client relationships, project delivery, and staff leadership.

The role requires 12+ years of related experience, strong BD and P&L track record, and CA/WA engineering credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required +12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and 4+ years of demonstrated leadership and managing large teams of people with prior Profit & Loss center experience
• 5+ years of experience in business development, capture management, and account management. Ability to build broad and deep internal and external networks, and capable of communicating to inspire and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth, strategy, and profitability for West Coast Transit-Rail services.
• Lead and mentor staff, including account management, business development, capture management, and project delivery.
• Collaborate with other business lines and transit delivery teams to serve West Coast clients.
• Build high-performing team, win work, and ensure profitable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree or MBA

Job description

VP - West Coast Transit-Rail Division Manager

• Full-time
• State/Province: Washington
• Business Group: DCS
• Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is: $275,000.00 - $350,000.00
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Seattle, WA - 1111 3rd Avenue
• Compensation: USD 275,000 - USD 350,000 - yearly

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AECOMis seeking an established professional services leader in the Transit-Rail sector to drive the growth, strategy, and profitability of AECOM’s services in the West Coast of the United States. This position can be located in Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange, Oakland or San Francisco. This individual will be part of the senior leadership team for the West Coast Transportation Business Line reporting directly to the Transportation Regional Business Line Leader and will have full responsibility for strategy, growth, operations, and people management for the Transit-Rail Division. The Division Manager will provide leadership and coaching to staff in various subjects including, but not limited to, account management, business development, capture management, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will be an industry leader with existing relationships at key transit agencies in Washington and California. The Transit-Rail business line at AECOM spans the full suite of services including planning, engineering, design, and program and construction management. With AECOM’s recent Sound Transit Multiple Award Task Order Contract award and transformative project opportunities in Seattle, AECOM continues to be a leader in iconic transit-rail programs on the West Coast. The Transit-Rail Division Manager will need the skills to position, win, and recruit at a fast pace for these major projects, while balancing a focus on delivery, client service, and team leadership.

This leader will need to be a self-starter who can build a high-performing team rapidly, demonstrate a successful track record in winning work, and be experienced in running a profitable business. They are also expected to collaborate with AECOM’s other Business Lines and transit delivery teams globally to serve West Coast transit and rail clients. This position is expected to begin immediately.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required +12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and 4+ years of demonstrated leadership and managing large teams of people with prior Profit & Loss center experience
• 5+ years of experience in business development, capture management, and account management. Ability to build broad and deep internal and external networks, and capable of communicating to inspire and lead others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Civil Engineer in California or Washington
• Graduate degree in engineering, a related field, or MBA
• Ability to teach and mentor technical staff by demonstrated knowledge of relevant technical skills and tools
• Team-oriented individual with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and simply to clients, leadership, and technical staff
• Ability to balance various responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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.

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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.

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