Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Transportation Project Manager
Senior manager overseeing multi‑disciplinary transportation projects and client relationships.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Senior Transportation Project Manager will oversee multi‑disciplinary transportation projects in Lexington, KY, providing leadership, technical guidance, and ensuring successful delivery across local, state, and federal initiatives. • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients, partners, and stakeholders. • Identify, pursue, and win surface transportation and infrastructure design projects. • Serve as lead engineer, approving and signing off on local, state, and federal project work. • Provide technical expertise for transportation studies and design efforts. • Perform technical reviews of work developed by others. • Interact proactively with clients to ensure satisfaction and address service issues. • Drive performance of a portfolio of transportation projects. • Collaborate with peers and leaders across AECOM U.S. West Transportation Group. • Contribute to development of technical proposals. • Use transportation design software such as OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads. • Apply strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸client management
- ▸project capture
- ▸lead engineer
- ▸technical review
- ▸design software
- ▸portfolio delivery
What You Bring
• Hold a BS/BA with at least 10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent education). • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). • Demonstrate project management experience on roadway/highway projects. • Have a minimum of 8 years transportation engineering and project management experience. • Maintain or obtain a Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) license within one year. • Exhibit leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities. • Communicate effectively in client‑facing roles and presentations. • Leverage analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools efficiently. • Exhibit detail‑orientation, organization, and time‑management proficiency. • Thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and adapt to new technologies.
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸civil eng
- ▸project management
- ▸transportation eng
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸leadership
Benefits
AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits package and invests in employee growth through award‑winning training, development programs, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits. • Paid time off and flexible work options. • Well‑being resources and employee assistance program. • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. • Recognition awards and voluntary benefit options.
Work Environment
Hybrid