Senior Engineer Project Manager – Elevator Maintenance & Replacement (Transit)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager Elevator Maintenance & Replacement (Transit) to join our transit and infrastructure practice. This role will support a large active transit system and will focus on overseeing elevator maintenance and repair operations while serving as the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) lead for an upcoming elevator replacement program.

The position requires a senior-level professional with deep experience in vertical transportation systems contract management and transit operations. The successful candidate will ensure service continuity rider safety and effective coordination between operations maintenance capital delivery teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Oversight & Performance Management

• Provide day-to-day management and oversight of a large-scale elevator maintenance and repair contract across multiple transit facilities.
• Monitor and optimize contractor performance response times safety and quality through proactive contract administration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop implement and refine processes to improve:
  • Communication and notification protocols
  • Outage reporting tracking and escalation
  • Coordination between contractors operations staff and customer communications teams
• Establish track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including:
  • Asset availability and reliability
  • Response and repair times
  • Preventive maintenance compliance
  • Safety and quality outcomes
• Lead regular performance reviews with contractors and develop corrective action plans as needed.

Operations & Maintenance Lead Capital Projects

• Serve as the primary O&M representative for the elevator replacement program.
• Ensure operational maintenance safety and customer impacts are fully incorporated into project planning and execution.
• Coordinate O&M support during:
  • Planned and emergency outages
  • Construction and installation activities
  • Testing commissioning turnover and asset acceptance
• Support development of outage management strategies that balance constructability safety service reliability and rider impact.
• Provide maintenance input on equipment design access maintainability spare parts and lifecycle considerations.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a liaison among operations maintenance capital delivery customer communications and accessibility teams.
• Coordinate and support messaging related to scheduled outages service disruptions and restoration timelines.
• Represent O&M interests to internal leadership project teams and external partners.
• Support outreach activities to riders and affected stakeholders ensuring accessibility and customer needs are addressed during service impacts.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements;

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline and 10  years of related experience in transit systems vertical transportation infrastructure operations and/or capital project delivery or demonstrated  equivalency of experience and/or education
• Demonstrated experience managing outsourced maintenance contracts in a regulated safety-critical environment.
• Experience in elevator systems asset management reliability-centered maintenance and lifecycle planning.
• Experience and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15 years of related experience in transit systems vertical transportation infrastructure operations and/or capital project delivery
• Experience supporting elevator modernization or replacement programs in active transit environments.
• Analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information :

• Relocation is an option for this position. 
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States
• This position may require work in active transit environments and coordination during off-hours outages or construction activities.
• Travel to project sites may be required.

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. 

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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