Senior Transportation Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to support our exciting projects in the Lexington, KY 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects
• OpenRoads Design software experience is a plus
• Proficiency in transportation design software, including OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky or ability to obtain within one year
• 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

Additional Information

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. 

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