Project Manager (Rail and Transit)

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager to support major rail and transit capital programs in the Bay Area including direct engagement on projects for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). This role is critical to the successful coordination and delivery of complex multi-stakeholder initiatives and requires prior experience working on BART projects.

The Project Manager will guide project execution across all phasesfrom early planning through procurement construction integration and closeout. This position requires strong communication leadership organizational capability and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams in a highly regulated transit environment.

This is an important position interfacing directly with BART state and local agencies contractors consultants and multidisciplinary technical teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management discipline and the ability to maintain scope schedule and budget while effectively managing relationships and ensuring coordinated delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major rail/transit project assignments within large capital programs.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams to meet project scope schedule and budget requirements.
• Oversee project processes and execution plans ensuring smooth coordination among technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Facilitate internal and external meetings workshops and stakeholder communications.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with BART and other partner agencies.
• Support reviews of project deliverables to ensure consistency quality and alignment with program objectives.
• Provide oversight of consultant and contractor activities and help resolve project challenges.
• Manage staff assignments team workflows and task organization for rail/transit contracts.
• Support proposal development and pursuit planning for rail/transit professional services.
• Mentor and guide junior and midlevel staff to support their professional growth and effective project execution.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with contractors consultants and technical teams to ensure wellcoordinated project outcomes.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Prior experience working on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) projects is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering planning project management business or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in project leadership team coordination client service and program support for large complext transportation/transit initiatives.
• Experience working with public agencies and navigating formal project delivery processes.
• Strong communication negotiation and clientfacing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex workflows and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience tracking budgets schedules and project performance metrics.
• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to support resolution of delivery challenges.
• Ability to provide quality oversight across project management or program management tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Primavera P6 and standard collaboration tools.

Additional Information :

• Travel is not required for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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