Senior Project Manager/Traffic and Stage Construction Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Traffic and Stage Construction Manager to be based in one of the following locations: New York /New Jersey Tri-State Area. This position can also be a remote position in or near the Tri-State Area above.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work as a project manager for State Transportation and infrastructure projects for task orders through on-call contracts and standalone projects
• Develop scope of services for Traffic Control, Stage Construction and Regional Planning related to design, traffic engineering studies, and emerging technology projects
• Lead pursuits of both traditional government RFPs as well as unsolicited proposals related to transportation Infrastructure
• Develop existing and new client relationship with a focus Transportation client s with state, city and municipal governments
• Provides oversight and direction to project team members and subconsultants
• Interact directly with clients at project meetings and ensure that all client project designs meet engineering standards
• Interact directly with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, structures, geotechnical, water, and environment and coordinate design
• Conduct and execute technical work in the field of traffic and emerging technology
• Lead the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages based upon agency standards and specifications
• Work as part of a team and independently in evaluating and applying Traffic Engineering principles, standards, and criteria

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership  
• Must have experience supporting projects within the NY Metro region

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in traffic and transportation engineering
• Experience to include 2 years of project management and logistical experience.
• Project management training and certification
• Experience in client management and business development activities
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate problems and solutions clearly and simply to clients, leadership, and technical staff
• Excellent written, graphical, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance various project responsibilities, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality
• Experience and/or knowledge in traffic operational analysis including traffic projections and analysis
• Knowledge of safety analysis
• Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY OCTOBER 29, 2026. 

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About AECOM 

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