Senior Project Manager

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Project Manager for immediate employment for the Milwaukee, WI office. Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active projects and project teams, and business development. Projects may include roadways/highways, bridges, utilities, and misc. facilities related to transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of prospective clients, including WisDOT, Milwaukee, and other counties and municipalities as well. Projects may also include alternative delivery methodologies.

This position is expected to begin immediately

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

About AECOM Transportation

AECOM's Transportation practice is Ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record, and includes architecture, planning, design, engineering, project/program management, construction management, asset management, systems integration, and technology advisory services.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

The candidate will need to be a growth minded leader who can work collaboratively with others and mentor staff in a fast pace setting to support business development, marketing and communications, capture management, project delivery and strategy. The ideal person must be able to verbally and visually communicate their ideas clearly and convincingly to peers and senior leadership.

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

• Collaborates with others with the ability to make autonomous decisions guided by policies, procedures and business objectives
• Accountable for the results of the team or the process establishing goals and objectives and adherence to budget
• Identifies trends, issues and opportunities for their area of the business, industry, service line or process
• Ability to solve complex issues with limited direction
• Carries out assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
• Effective management approach to retain and motivate a team, and to mentor and develop staff
• Demonstrates innovation to deliver technical and operational excellence
• Oversees the administration and execution of projects including technical, financial, safety, quality and client satisfaction objectives.
• Actively involved with clients and business development
• Conducts peer reviews and/or makes technical presentations

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience
• Existing relationships within the transportation community in Wisconsin, and active involvement in local professional organizations
• Experience in project management, business development, and strong existing relationships with transportation agencies in Wisconsin
• Experience with WisDOT, including in the SE Region
• Strong understanding of best practices in capture process for professional services
• Demonstrated knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate problems clearly and simply to clients, leadership, and technical staff
• Ability to balance various project and company responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality
• Alternative delivery experience a plus

Additional Details:

• Relocation is available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Transportation

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 268368BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.