Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking to hire a Senior Transportation Project Manager to support our exciting projects in Waterloo, IA.

Job Responsibilities:

Continue and strengthen client relationships in Iowa within the Surface Transportation Industry, specific to public sector clients.Grows market share and footprint of the Surface Transportation business with a focus on Highway and Bridge design.Develops and maintains exceptional customer relations.Regularly attends client sponsored events serving as an ambassador for AECOM.Develops marketing plans and strategies, anticipates opportunities, and identifies market trends.Positions and maps AECOM capabilities to customer business objectives and Surface Transportation initiatives.Leads proposal preparation and presentations for clients with potential large and complex projects.Builds strong relationships and interacts regularly with existing and new clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the Transportation business line.Works with Operations Manager to achieve strategic business growth targets.Identifies, pursues, and wins Surface Transportation and infrastructure design projects.Coordinates and collaborates with other leaders within AECOM’s U.S. West Transportation Group.Continuously interacts with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of a portfolio of projectsCollaborates with peers/leaders in the AECOM U.S. West department to leverage technical expertise, ensure client satisfaction and implement best practices.Assists with project reporting functions during the monthAssists with coordinating staffing workload, leading design teams, and mentoring staff.Experience performing quality reviews and audits.  Experience designing and signing design plans, technical reports and specifications for Surface Transportation Industry related projects.Manages project and work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationProfessional Engineer license in Iowa or ability to acquire one within 6 months of employment.Valid Drivers License.US Citizenship requiredExperience working on Iowa DOT projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

15+ years of experience in Transportation Industry with a focus on Highway and Bridge design.Has established client relationships relative to Highway, Bridge and Infrastructure design in region and state-wide.Iowa PE (Professional Engineer)Leverages client relationships within the NE Iowa. and surrounding area, to identify and capture Highway, and Bridge and Infrastructure market share to grow the Surface Transportation business.Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.7 + years’ experience in roadway and infrastructure design project performance and deliveriesFamiliarity with Iowa DOT, and local agency specifications, policies and proceduresComputer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and BluebeamAbility to proactively communicate with project teams leadership and department staffAlternative delivery experience a plus!

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.