Southern California Transit- Rail Engineering Department Lead and Senior Project Manager

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Work with Us. Change the World. 

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. 

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. 

Job Description 

Work with Us. Change the World. 

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. 

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. 

AECOM is seeking an experienced Southern California Transit-Rail Engineering Department Lead and Senior Project Manager to join our Los Angeles Office. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Qualified applicants will be able to demonstrate an established career in the transportation industry and have a successful track record with managing engineering teams and the delivery of transportation infrastructure programs, including alternative delivery projects (DB, PDB or CMGC). This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved with mega capital infrastructure projects for our clients while leading and growing a talented team of transit engineers. The applicant will have demonstrated experience in leading major pursuits and the delivery of major programs. The objective of the position is to lead, grow, and mentor the Southern California transit engineering team as well as to pursue, develop, and execute major projects required to deliver client programs within established and agreed budgets and schedules, thereby expanding AECOM’s reputation as the preferred transportation consultant in the industry. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead development and execution of significant transit-rail projects including light rail, heavy rail subway, commuter rail, high-speed rail, bus rapid transit, aerial or underground project pursuits, and delivery. 

• Establish relationships with LA Metro, and other local agencies in the City of LA. 

• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally. 

• Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transit-rail project teams. 

• Proven track record with large client account management, mega-project pursuits, and engineering/planning staff development.