NYM Transportation Lead

NYM Transportation Lead

AECOM seeks a NYM Transportation Lead to join our NY Metro Buildings Places leadership team to grow and lead our Buildings Places (BP) transportation architecture practice across the New York Metro region advancing design excellence for airports rail and transit stations and bus facilities.  We are the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm and this role drives our purpose: delivering a better world through resilient people-centered and future-ready transportation environments. This position will be part of one of the largest multidisciplinary Transportation design teams in the country offering the opportunity to shape the future of transportation architecture in one of the worlds most complex and dynamic markets. It is a platform to deliver transformative resilient and equitable mobility infrastructure that improves everyday life. We offer a collaborative high-performance culture that values innovation inclusion and professional growth.

The ideal candidate will be an architect with deep technical knowledge of building technology and expertise in the design and delivery of innovative transportation facilities including aviation rail light rail and bus rapid transit. Additionally the candidate will nurture a local multi-disciplinary team of architects engineers urban strategists and specialty sub-consultants while also engaging with national and global experts to ensure the delivery of efficient equitable and inspiring transportation facilities.

The candidate will be responsible for executing professional project work contributing to winning new projects cultivating strong client relationships within the NY Metro area and helping to grow AECOMs portfolio of aviation transit systems stations and infrastructure. This position is supported by our regional operational and technical teams and reports to the NYM Managing Principal.  The candidate will collaborate with the Global and Regional Transit and Aviation leads within the Building Places business line along with leaders within the Transportation Business Line to leverage broader expertise and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market & Client Leadership:
  • Lead the BP transportation architecture strategy and market growth across New York Metro aligning our global transportation priorities and regional pipeline.
  • Build sustain and expand senior client relationships with public owners agencies and operators (e.g. regional aviation and transit authorities) becoming a trusted advisor.
  • Drive capture strategies and pursuit leadership for major programs (Design-Build Progressive Design-Build CM/GC CMAR and traditional Design-Bid-Build) partnering across disciplines.
  •  Champion thought leadership positioning and visibility through industry engagement conferences and publications.
• Design Excellence & Technical Leadership:
  • Set the design vision for complex transportation facilities that elevate passenger experience operational performance safety and resilience.
  • Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions (architecture interiors planning urban design structural MEP civil fire/life safety sustainability digital).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and guidelines (e.g. IBC ADA NFPA 130 for transit FAA ACs and airport-specific standards).
  •  Promote digital delivery (BIM/Revit coordination/clash detection parametric tools 3D/VR) quality management and risk mitigation.
• Project & Portfolio Delivery:
  • Oversee a portfolio of high-impact pursuits and projects ensuring scope schedule budget and quality objectives are met.
  • Guide project execution plans fee strategies risk registers and commercial performance across large and complex assignments.
  • Direct authoring/review of critical deliverables (design narratives basis-of-design technical reports bridging documents and performance specs).
  • Coordinate interfaces across terminals stations concourses bus depots/garages intermodal facilities wayfinding security and operational back-of-house.
• People & Practice Growth:
  • Recruit mentor and develop top talent; cultivate a high-performance inclusive culture rooted in collaboration and accountability.
  • Establish and uphold best practices for transportation architecture within BP including QA/QC and lessons learned.
  • Partner with regional and national leaders to align resources elevate design quality and scale innovative delivery methods.
• Sustainability Resilience and Innovation:
  • Embed sustainability and carbon reduction strategies into every phase of design advancing our Sustainable Legacies commitments.
  • Integrate resilience (climate risk flood and wind design redundancy) universal design and safety-by-design into all solutions.
  • Advance innovation across digital twins prefabrication/modular strategies smart operations and customer experience enhancements.

Success Metrics:

• Market growth reflected in bookings backlog health and win rate for aviation transit and bus facility pursuits.
• Portfolio performance: schedule adherence quality client satisfaction margins and change/risk management discipline.
• Design excellence: awards/recognition benchmark-setting outcomes and measurable sustainability/resilience performance.
• Talent outcomes: recruitment retention capability development and succession strength.

Key Interfaces:

• Internal: BP Architecture and Interiors Urbanism & Planning Building Engineering (MEP/FP/Structural) Civil Transportation Planning Program/Project Management Cost/Commercial.
• External: Public owners and operators partner firms (e.g. contractors for DB/PDB/CM delivery) and community stakeholders.

AECOMs Buildings Places practice includes architecture interiors building engineering workplace strategy business transformation asset advisory economics and development planning master planning urban planning and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization we create better outcomes to grow economies protect natural systems conserve natural resources make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce to headquarters and workplaces for NASA Unilever Sony Music DirecTV Box Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture 10 years of progressive experience leading planning design and delivery of complex transportation facilities in the New York Metro market including:  
  • Airports (passenger terminals support/operations landside/airside interfaces).
  • Transit/Rail (stations intermodal hubs concourses platform environments).
  • Bus Facilities (depots maintenance facilities BRT infrastructure and stations).
• Licensed Architect (RA).
• Demonstrated leadership of large multi-disciplinary teams on fast-paced programs with multiple stakeholders and delivery models (DB PDB CM/GC CMAR).
• Proven success in client development capture leadership and winning major pursuits.
• Strong command of applicable codes/standards and agency processes (e.g. IBC ADA NFPA 130; familiarity with FAA/FTA guidance and regional agency requirements).
• Track record of delivering projects with high design quality operational performance safety and user experience.
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills at the executive and public forum levels.
• Recent experience working with PANYNJ MTA AMTRAK NJT and/or LIRR agencies.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Masters of Architecture.
• 20 years of progressive experience leading planning design and delivery of complex transportation facilities in the New York Metro market.
• Strong relationships with regional transportation agencies.
• New York State and New Jersey State RA (or ability to obtain either via reciprocity); NCARB certification preferred.
• LEED AP ENV SP or equivalent sustainability credential.
• Experience collaborating with major New York Metro transportation and aviation stakeholders and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Expertise in digital delivery (BIM/Revit AutoCAD Navisworks Bentley/MicroStation family of BIM and 3D modeling software parametric tools) and advanced coordination workflows.
• Background in progressive delivery preconstruction bridging documents and performance-based design criteria.
• Experience with wayfinding passenger experience design and terminal/station operational planning.
• Design/Build experience DBIA certification is a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Additional Information :

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

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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