Transportation Project Manager

AECOM Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering is growing and is seeking a dynamic and innovative Transportation Project Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be based in one of our AECOM BC offices where the multi-disciplinary transportation team works on a wide range of projects shaping and delivering transportation solutions for tomorrow across the Metro Vancouver Area Canada and around the globe. This role is perfect for someone eager to market our capabilities to both existing and prospective clients helping to grow our department.

Job Description

• Providing clients with transportation planning and traffic engineering services serving as a technical lead and/or project manager with a focus on transportation planning policy and economics projects such as: 
• Transportation corridor planning
• Traffic engineering studies
• Transit studies
• Transportation Demand Management programs
• Bicycle and pedestrian systems analysis
• Community outreach
• Land use and comprehensive planning
• Policy analyses
• Construction traffic management
• Preparing documentation related to current or prospective projects including correspondence reports maps proposals expressions of interest specifications consultation materials and meeting minutes
• Communicating and working with other project team members including mentoring junior-level team members
• Liaising with and assisting other departments and offices in the provision of transportation planning services to clients
• Oversee lead and manage a portion of the Transportation Planning group
• Proactively lead mentor and develop the group with one or more direct reports.
• Oversee and manage strong utility for your direct reports with a health back-log
• In collaboration with the groups in the wider transportation division and leveraging the wider resource of AECOM expand and grow the AECOM portfolio our expertise and the business within transportation/urban planning in existing and new emerging markets
• Leading business development activities proposals

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree or greater in Civil Engineering Urban Planning or similar field with a strong emphasis on transportation planning or engineering
• 4 years of experience in transportation planning or engineering with some experience in transit active transportation and/or multimodal projects
• Excellent technical writing skills and experience writing a variety of deliverable types including technical memoranda reports and public-facing documents
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite that includes Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience undertaking planning studies with large data sets
• Experience / familiarity with transportation tools (Micro/meso/macroscopic levels)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally 7 years of experience in transportation planning and project management
• Masters Degree or higher is advantageous
• Possesses an engineering license (.) or registered professional planner designation (RPP MCIP) in British Columbia or in progress to obtaining one of these
• Experience working with local municipalities agencies and local government.
• Experience in transportation planning policies and infrastructure economics including appreciation of transit service systems
• Strong understanding of current transportation planning policy and infrastructure initiatives in the Lower Mainland /BC area including land use and demographic trends in the region and general urban planning and related policy issues
• Strong verbal communicator including presentation facilitation and listening skills

Additional Information :

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available 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 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 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time