VP West Coast Transit-Rail Division Manager

AECOM is seeking an established professional services leader in the Transit-Rail sector to drive the growth strategy and profitability of AECOMs services in the West Coast of the United States. This position can be located in Seattle Los Angeles Orange Oakland or San Francisco. This individual will be part of the senior leadership team for the West Coast Transportation Business Line reporting directly to the Transportation Regional Business Line Leader and will have full responsibility for strategy growth operations and people management for the Transit-Rail Division.  The Division Manager will provide leadership and coaching to staff in various subjects including but not limited to account management business development capture management and project delivery. 

The ideal candidate will be an industry leader with existing relationships at key transit agencies in Washington and California.  The Transit-Rail business line at AECOM spans the full suite of services including planning engineering design and program and construction management.  With AECOMs recent Sound Transit Multiple Award Task Order Contract award and transformative project opportunities in Seattle AECOM continues to be a leader in iconic transit-rail programs on the West Coast. The Transit-Rail Division Manager will need the skills to position win and recruit at a fast pace for these major projects while balancing a focus on delivery client service and team leadership. 

This leader will need to be a self-starter who can build a high-performing team rapidly demonstrate a successful track record in winning work and be experienced in running a profitable business. They are also expected to collaborate with AECOMs other Business Lines and transit delivery teams globally to serve West Coast transit and rail clients. This position is expected to begin immediately.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree required  12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and 4 years of demonstrated leadership and managing large teams of people with prior Profit & Loss center experience
• 5 years of experience in business development capture management and account management. Ability to build broad and deep internal and external networks and capable of communicating to inspire and lead others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Civil Engineer in California or Washington
• Graduate degree in engineering a related field or MBA
• Ability to teach and mentor technical staff by demonstrated knowledge of relevant technical skills and tools
• Team-oriented individual with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and simply to clients leadership and technical staff
• Ability to balance various responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality

Additional Information :

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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