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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Vertical Transportation Program Manager to lead New York Metro Vertical Transportation programs and projects. 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Provide engineering technical leadership for the Vertical Transportation group and coordinate with contractors on Design Build opportunities as well as other disciplines.

Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.

Candidate will initiate and maintain extensive contacts with senior- level engineers within the company and with key engineering officials at various agencies and authorities.

Candidate will utilize relativity, foresight, and senior engineering judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual engineering problems.

Candidate will also determine program objectives and requirements, organize programs and projects, and develop standards and guidelines for the team.

Candidate will lead by example and provide guidance that will develop future leadership by mentoring and coaching members of the team.

Overseeing production of drawings and specifications for vertical transportation projects.

Developing vertical transportation design concepts, calculating number, size and speed of lifts for all types of buildings including high rise.

Designing and providing design oversight of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways and retrofitting these into existing facilities with very congested existing systems and infrastructure.

Undertaking lift traffic analysis, ideally utilizing Elevate® Producing reports including conceptual design, scheme design and preparation of reports at key RIBA design stages of projects.

Overseeing production of drawings and specifications for vertical transportation projects.

Inspecting installations and witnessing testing on site.

Supporting the wider activities of the Vertical Transportation team.

Undertaking site surveys and producing resultant reports.

Attending design team and client meetings as required.

Understanding and implementing company Safety Health and Environment Policies.

Maintaining and overseeing the extensive work contracts for elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and building electrical demolition and installation on behalf of the client and AECOM

Managing project scope, timeline, and budget in alignment with company objectives for qualifying contract bidding companies such as Otis, ThyssenKrupp, Schindler, and Kone

Developing comprehensive project plans to be shared with the stakeholder

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree + 10 years of related Vertical Transportation Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Be able to design and deliver vertical transport solutions on major and/or complex projectsA strong analytical knowledge and understanding of engineering principlesThe ability to communicate clearly, through sketching, speaking and in writing, with client s and design teamsProven experience of undertaking vertical Transportation Design, using passenger traffic analysis software where appropriateExperience maintaining and overseeing the extensive work contracts for elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and terminal building electrical demolition and installation on behalf of the clients and AECOM  Experience with companies such as Otis, ThyssenKrupp, Schindler, and Kone, Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlinesAble to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projectsAble to quickly develop successful client relationshipsAdvanced knowledge and experience in utilizing design software including passenger traffic analysis software (ELEVATE) CADD, BIM, Revit, Word, Excel and OutlookExtensive vertical transportation experience and preferably come from a lift contracting or consulting backgroundFamiliarity and experience with MTA standards and guidelinesQualified Elevator Inspector Certification or ability to obtain  NVQ4, HNC or equivalent Lift or appropriate engineering qualification

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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

About AECOM

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, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.