Surface Transportation Group Leader - Idaho

AECOM is actively seeking a creative highly talented and motivated Surface Transportation Group Leader for immediate employment in the Meridian / Boise office. Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active project and program tasks and teams business development and support for other Transportation projects programs and pursuits. Projects may include planning preliminary engineering final engineering construction support services and program management for transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of active and prospective clients. The projects and programs will involve various market sectors including but not limited to surface transportation transit rail bridges and structures utilities and misc. facilities.

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

• Formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programs
• Establish relationships with both external and internal clients
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOMs values both internally and externally
• Proven track record with client account management project pursuit execution and engineering staff development
• Provides management and guidance to staff enforces company and project policies and serves as a primary liaison between AECOM and clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and to promote staff development.
• Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout including establishing specific objectives and policies adherence to the scope schedule and budget risk management and change management.
• Demonstrated analytical skills technical skills and communication (oral and written) skills
• Business Development including prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients including ITD and local agency specifications policies and procedures.
• Approves and signs off on work.
• Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
• Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Participates in development of technical proposals. 
• Strong technical resource to serve as technical advisor.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staffs specific area of expertise.
• Ability to lead and manage a Project.
• Ability to lead and manage a Team.
• Excellent people management skills
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
• Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho or ability to obtain one within 6 months
• 15 years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects  
• 5 years experience with proposal and business development client presentations and relationship development
• Project Management experience in transportation projects
• Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff
• Established relationships with local clients: 10 years of experience and familiarity with Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and ID Counties including local agency specifications policies and procedures

Additional Information :

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 . 

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 youll 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 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 :

Full-time