Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Planning Senior Manager to be based in Chicago, IL, Middleton, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Saint Louis, MO, and Waterloo, IA.

JOB SUMMARY:

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Transportation Planning Senior Manager to lead projects and teams in the Greater West subregion of the US West Transit-Rail business line and collaborate with the US West Transit leadership team. This candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful career path in transit and multi-modal transportation planning to serve as a Project Manager working with clients, diverse projects, and project teams. Our typical portfolio of projects in our Midwest states includes transit project development and delivery; strategic planning and vision studies; long-range transportation plans; zero-emission vehicle transition and funding strategies; capital plans; program management; transit service planning; analysis of grant funding opportunities; emerging technology deployments; transit-oriented development plans; and many more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to be highly organized, work well independently and collaboratively with the team, and the ability to communicate clearly, delivering excellent reports, studies and documents to the client. This candidate will be a highly experienced manager with full oversight, authority, and accountability for larger, more visible, complex projects and teams. The candidate will play a key role in understanding the strategic development of client relationships and positioning for transit and rail opportunities.

** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Managing project teams, supervising staff, and mentoring professional colleagues in a diverse workplace
• Applying technical excellence in transit and transportation planning, particularly FTA, FRA and USDOT project development and funding processes
• Identifying and supporting business development leads and marketing/proposal efforts, with a particular focus on the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes states (MN, WI, IA, MO, IL)
• Working to meet financial and project management goals as defined by the organization annually
• Managing a portfolio of clients with multiple projects

Qualifications

** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering or another engineering or allied professional discipline
• 10+ years of previous experience, including project management and people management, on transit and multi-modal transportation studies and projects; professional experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Technical expertise in transit project development processes and requirement, particularly FTA, FRA and USDOT project development and funding resources
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS skills, or similar applications.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Sharepoint, and other collaboration software.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams, including subconsultants
• Ability to promote and initiate transportation solutions for a broad application of client needs
• Experience with business development/client relations
• Experience with client proposals and interviews
• Experience with managing people at various experience levels and ability to mentor with their career development

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States.
• Relocation is not offered with this opportunity.
• Offered rate of compensation (Waterloo, Iowa. and statewide) area only will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $190,000.

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, 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 the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping 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 are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the 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.