Senior Project Manager - Transit & Rail

Company Description

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.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Transit/Rail Senior Project Manager to join our Los Angeles office. This is an exceptional opportunity to be involved with mega capital infrastructure transit/rail projects for our key clients.

Qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the transportation transit and rail industry and have a successful track record with delivery of mega-transit/rail programs.

The objective of the position is to lead, 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 transit/rail service consultant in the industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of significant rail/transit projects including light rail, heavy rail subway, commuter rail, high speed rail, and/or bus rapid transit surface, aerial or underground project pursuits and delivery (traditional and alternative)
• Establish relationships and interact with major clients such as LA Metro, SCRRA, BNSF, UPRR, CHSRA, Caltrans
• Staff and manage multidisciplinary transportation project teams during projects
• A desire to work with external contractors/consultants, AECOM's other divisions/regions and interact directly with major clients
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM's values both internally and externally

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Over 10 years of professional experience, out of which a minimum of 4 years in leading engineering / PM positions on major infrastructure projects.
• PE license in California, or ability to obtain it within 6 months
• Ability to scope/estimate complex projects
• Track and manage task budgets and schedule experience
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction
• Ability to work with various multi-disciplined teams is essential to this role
• Provide in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance for design/project management/program management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in working with LA Metro, SCRRA and CHSRA
• Experience in Alternative Delivery

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $141,243.45 - $261,300.39.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

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

Join us and let's get started.

ReqID: J10079484

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management