TransitRail Design Project Manager MidLevel

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly talented, self-driven and motivated Project Manager to be based in New York, New York area working as part of the NY Metro Transit Rail Project and Design Management group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to become a certified AECOM Project Manager within 1 year of your hire date.

• Become part of a Transit Rail department that delivers complex projects for various transit rail clients
• Perform project management responsibilities on transit rail projects in the NY Metro area
• Manage a multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets
• Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects
• Respond to client issued RFQ and RFPs, assist in marketing for Transit Rail pursuits
• Effectively communicate expectations and requirements with both clients and team members
• Oversee development of project design schedules and project cost estimates

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering with 2+ years of related management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Must have transit/rail &/or transportation experience

• 4+ years of transit/rail &/or transportation experience
• 4+ years of related management experience
• Experience with Design Build projects
• Experience with NY metro rail agencies including MTA, PANYNJ and NJ Transit
• Professional Licenses are nice to have
• Experience managing multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, creative problem-solving, collaboration and leadership skill

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.

Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

$95,000-$95,000 per year