State Traffic​/Leader - REMOTE

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world by improving commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals.

AECOM Transportation is seeking a results‑focused State Business Lead / Senior Project Manager to support current leadership and contribute to the Business Line’s growth across the Midwest and Southwest. If you have a proven track record of successfully obtaining and managing large Transportation projects with Local and State Agencies, specifically within Traffic and ITS Disciplines, your application will be carefully considered.

We are growing our team and presence in MT, WY, ND, SD, NE, KS, MO, IA, IN, NM, and .

• Serve as lead for mid‑to‑large size Traffic / ITS projects.
• Business development: prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients, including DOT, local counties, and local agency specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Prospecting, proposals, and project procurements for alternative delivery projects.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design in staff’s area of expertise.
• Approve and sign off on work.
• Present complex technical solutions to clients.
• Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Participate in development of technical proposals.
• Provide estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.
• Act as a strong technical resource and adviser.
• Lead and manage a project and a team.
• Exhibit excellent people management skills.
• Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high‑quality, cost‑effective work by others.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Contribute to the development of engineering budget and schedule.

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of residence and elsewhere.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Project Management experience in transportation projects.
• Experience using Traffic and Traffic Simulation Software and design platforms.
• Proactive communication and leadership of department staff.
• Established relationships with local and state clients (10+ years of experience and familiarity with DOT’s and counties’ specifications, policies and procedures).
• Alternative delivery project experience.
• Strong business development capabilities with municipal, regional and state decision‑makers and contacts.

• This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world with deep technical abilities across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both locally and globally that transform the industry and shape 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 expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.

A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community gives you 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.