South Florida Transit​/Rail Market Lead

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Coral Gables, FL - Suite 900 ,
• Compensation: USD 225,000 - USD 300,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a proven transit and rail leader to anchor and expand our South Florida presence—someone who is ready to shape the next generation of transit investment in the region while building a high-performing, growth-driven business.

This is a market-facing leadership position designed for an individual who can capture major opportunities, elevate AECOM’s brand, and attract top talent
, Working in close partnership with senior leadership, this individual will lead strategy, drive capture, and deliver results
, with full accountability for growth, client relationships, and P&L performance across AECOM’s transit and rail portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the South Florida Transit Market

• Serve as AECOM’s visible, credible leader across the region—actively shaping conversations with agencies, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Drive Strategic Growth & Capture

• Identify and secure major transit and rail opportunities, positioning AECOM to win and deliver marquee programs across Broward, Miami-Dade, and the broader region.

Build and Inspire a High-Performing Team

• Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent—creating a culture that attracts industry leaders and emerging professionals alike.

Strengthen Client Relationships at the Executive Level

• Cultivate deep, trusted relationships with transit agency leadership, anticipating needs and positioning AECOM as a long-term strategic partner.

Own Business Performance (P&L Accountability)

• Translate strategy into measurable results—driving revenue growth, backlog expansion, and strong project profitability.

Elevate AECOM’s Competitive Position

• Expand AECOM’s role in program delivery, design-build pursuits, and major capital programs—enhancing our visibility and influence in the market.

Deliver Excellence Across Projects

• Ensure consistent performance in quality, safety, technical delivery, and client satisfaction across all assignments.

Partner Across the Enterprise

• Collaborate with national transit leadership, operations, and technical teams to bring the full strength of AECOM to South Florida clients.

Champion Culture and Values

• Foster a culture grounded in safety, inclusion, innovation, and accountability—aligned with AECOM’s Safeguard commitment.

Minimum:

• BA/BS and 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education, including 4 years of leadership experience.

Preferred:

• Licensed Florida Civil Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Leadership experience managing large teams, with prior P&L responsibility
• Experience in scoping and estimating complex projects
• Experience in tracking and managing task budgets and schedules
• Experience developing extensive internal and external networks, with effective communication skills to inspire and lead others
• Experience in teaching and mentoring technical staff, demonstrating knowledge of relevant technical skills and tools
• Experienced working independently with minimal supervision while remaining team-oriented.
• Demonstrated experience…