Senior Transportation Project Manager

Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager based in Murray, Utah.

• Support, oversee, and coordinate engineering production activities for an operating unit.
• Make authoritative decisions and recommendations that demonstrate expertise in transportation project management.
• Initiate and maintain contact with senior‑level management within the company, utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills to resolve critical issues.
• Lead and mentor a multi‑disciplinary team to meet project goals and deliver high‑quality technical excellence in transportation projects.
• Demonstrate mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual operations problems related to transportation infrastructure.
• Determine operational objectives and requirements, organize programs and projects, and develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities in the transportation sector.
• Manage complex transportation projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with state and local transportation agencies and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment with regulatory requirements and community needs.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to transportation challenges, incorporating sustainable and smart technologies where applicable.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documents, and environmental impact assessments for transportation projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for large‑scale transportation initiatives.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and relationship building with key stakeholders in the transportation industry.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in transportation engineering and project management.

• Minimum: BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil/Transportation Engineering.
  • 15 years of relevant PS&E design experience.
  • 5 years of DOT experience, specifically within UDOT.
  • Professional Engineer in the State of Utah.
  • Proficient with DOT Design Standards.
  • 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving scope, schedule, and budget goals on a large‑scale transportation project.
• This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation range: $125,000 to $160,000 yearly.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM believes in your potential and is here to help you achieve it. All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.