Program Manager - Transit Systems

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a  Program Manager - Transit Systems to be based in Oakland, CA or San Jose, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead execution of significant rail/transit project delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transportation project teams.
• Establish relationships with local agencies and be a visible leader/trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally.
• A desire to work with external contractors/consultants, AECOM’s other divisions/regions and interact directly with major clients local and globally.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues.
• Supports the Rail/Transit Division for the West Region in the execution of rail/transit contracts for program management, design, and construction management.
• Manage staff and tasks associated with rail/transit contracts.
• Support various rail professional services pursuits related to major rail capital programs including light rail, heavy rail, or commuter rail.
• Manage multidiscipline teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget on multi-million tasks or projects.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan for assigned projects.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in organizational development and leadership; client service management; leading delivery of program management, design, and/or construction management services, and/or business development activities for large-scale transportation/transit clients and/or projects.
• 5 years of experience in managing the delivery of large complex rail transit projects.
• Experience must include continuous design management responsibility, including management of design services during construction. The experience must include interfacing with state and local jurisdictions.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software programs.
• PE in the state of California or ability to obtain registration within 6 months.
• Track and manage task budgets and schedule experience.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction.
• Provide in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance for design/project management/program management.
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing project needs and deadlines.

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position

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