Transportation Planning Sr Manager - TransitRail
Transportation Planning Sr Manager - TransitRail
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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 TransitRail 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 multimodal 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; longrange transportation plans; zeroemission vehicle transition and funding strategies; capital plans; program management; transit service planning; analysis of grant funding opportunities; emerging technology deployments; transitoriented 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:
- Bachelors or Masters 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 multimodal 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 H1B 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 $130000 to $190000.
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 wellbeing 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 privatesector 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 .
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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
