Senior Transportation Project Manager

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Phoenix, AZ - 7720 North 16th S
• Compensation: USD 145,000 - USD 210,000 - yearly

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AECOM is actively seeking a
Senior Transportation Project Manager to support our exciting projects in
Phoenix, AZ
office. The appropriately qualified applicant will have demonstrated experience in project and client management of multi-disciplinary transportation projects.

The candidate will have various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group / department.

• Builds strong relationships and interacts regularly with existing and new clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders
• Continue and strengthen client relationships within the Surface Transportation Industry, specific to public sector clients.
• Identifies, pursues, and wins Surface Transportation and infrastructure design projects.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other leaders within AECOM’s U.S. West Transportation Group.
• Serves as lead engineer, approves, and signs off on work on local, state, and federal projects.
• Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
• Performs technical reviews of work developed by others.
• Continuously interacts with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
• Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of a portfolio of projects
• Collaborates with peers/leaders in the AECOM U.S. West department to leverage technical expertise, ensure client satisfaction and implement best practices.
• Participates in development of technical proposals.

• BS / BA + 10years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Requirements:

• Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects
• Open Roads Design software experience is a plus
• Proficiency in transportation design software, including Open Roads, Microstation, and In Roads
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and innovative approaches in transportation engineering

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