Senior Transportation Client Advisor

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Transportation Client Advisor to support and strengthen key transportation client relationships with an emphasis on highways roadways and structural bridge projects spanning the full lifecyclefrom planning and concept development through design procurement and construction phase services. You will serve as a senior technical and clientfacing resource supporting our transportation practice in Florida.

This role blends client relationship support and pursuit contribution and technical oversight. You will partner closely with practice leaders project managers and discipline leads to support pursuit development and solution shaping and ensure excellence in delivery.

What Youll Do

Client Leadership & Growth

• Support established account plans for FDOT districts counties municipalities tolling authorities MPOs and other transportation agencies.
• Contribute to pipeline development and pursuit efforts.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor helping translate client priorities into actionable technical approaches in coordination with client managers.
• Participate in thought leadership industry conference activities and client outreach efforts to position our team for upcoming programs.
• Support pursuit planning discussions including win strategy teaming and technical positioning with crossfunctional teams; ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Proposal & Capture Management

• Support the development of SOQs/RFP/RFQ responses interview strategies and shortlist presentations.
• Contribute to win themes differentiators and technical approaches grounded in stateoftheart methods and practical delivery.
• Support teaming relationships with primes/subs small business partners and specialty firms to add value and meet goals.

Technical & Delivery Leadership

• Provide technical leadership across conceptual planning roadway/highway/bridge design corridor studies traffic/ITS and construction phase services (CEI/CM).
• Provide senior technical guidance to project teams on scope definition risk considerations schedules QA/QC applicable design standards and coordination considerations.
• Ensure designs adhere to FDOT and AASHTO standards and procedures with attention to safety resilience and constructability.
• Contribute technical input to designbuild pursuits including design narratives alternative concepts and preliminary engineering solutions.

Operational & Financial Performance

• Partner with project managers to support successful delivery scope clarity and quality outcomes.
• Provide input on staffing approaches and subconsultant coordination and support contract negotiations and amendments.
• Champion quality safety and sustainability commitments in delivery and teaming.

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as a senior technical resource in a specialty area supporting projects and initiatives within assigned districts or regions.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of advising on potential impacts on projects standards and technical approaches.
• Interprets organizes executes and coordinates assignments.
• Exercises independent judgment on technical matters within defined project scopes and represents the organization in meetings and conferences as a senior technical advisor.
• Applies advanced or stateoftheart knowledge and experience to resolve complex or unique technical issues. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
• Works with general direction with assignments defined by overall objectives project needs and established standards.

Key Competencies

• Client relationship support and contribution to pipeline development
• Capture support technical storytelling and contribution to competitive differentiation
• Technical acumen across highway/roadway/bridge lifecycle
• Working knowledge of project financial considerations including fees contracts and pricing structures
• Technical leadership mentoring and collaboration across disciplines
• Risk management problem solving and decisionmaking
• Seniorlevel client presence and technical advocacy

Work Environment & Travel

Hybrid clientfacing role based in Florida with periodic travel (2540%) to client offices project sites interviews and industry events across Florida and occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum: 

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field
• Ten years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure with emphasis on highways roadways and bridges from planning through construction or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrated experience supporting client relationships and contributing to multidisciplinary pursuits (FDOT and/or other DOTs toll authorities counties/municipalities).
• Demonstrated experience with FDOT processes standards manuals and production workflows; familiarity with AASHTO.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida (or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience contributing to successful pursuits proposals and interview efforts.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience with FDOT Districts Florida Turnpike Enterprise expressway/toll authorities or large county/municipal programs.
• Familiarity with teaming partners and small business participation within Florida.
• Experience with coordination of structures with roadway drainage traffic and geotechnical teams.
• Understanding of construction phase services (CEI/CM) and contractor collaboration.
• Exposure to working across multiple agencies or jurisdictions with varying standards.
• Certifications: PMP

Additional Information :

• Relocation is not an option for this position 
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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 2025. 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