Project Manager, Communications

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Project Manager, Communications, for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This is an on-site role. JOBS

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager, Communications, oversees the delivery of operational telecommunications systems on a major transportation infrastructure project, from design through procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover. The position covers fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, wayside and maintenance radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated communications and control systems.

Reporting to the Rail Systems Lead, the Project Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, risk, contractor performance, and coordination with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance, while overseeing communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers. The position also oversees FCC licensing, frequency coordination, spectrum management, interference analysis, regulatory approvals, and integrated testing, with travel of approximately 25–50% along the project alignment throughout the Central Valley, California.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handover

Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packages

Coordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teams

Oversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers

Oversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks

Oversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems

Oversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems

Oversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities required for operational railway communications systems

Oversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities

Coordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals required for construction and operation

Support radio frequency planning, radio spectrum…