Colorado Transportation Program Manager

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a Colorado Transportation Program Manager to provide multidisciplinary transportation leadership, project delivery oversight, and business development support across Colorado. This role will be responsible for helping shape and grow AECOM’s transportation practice while leading complex programs and projects from pursuit through delivery. The successful candidate will work across transportation disciplines, including roadway, traffic, transit, structures, and planning, to develop integrated solutions for public and private-sector clients.This position offers an opportunity to serve as a senior leader within AECOM’s Colorado transportation practice, developing client relationships, identifying strategic opportunities, leading pursuit teams, and coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of the Colorado transportation market, an established network of client relationships, and the ability to connect technical teams with broader program and business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide senior leadership for transportation programs and projects throughout Colorado, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions within established budgets and schedules.Lead and support business development efforts across the full range of transportation services, including roadway, traffic, transit, structures, planning, and program management.Develop and maintain strong relationships with CDOT, RTD, DOTI, DEN, DRCOG, municipalities, counties, and other transportation agencies and clients throughout Colorado.Identify emerging project opportunities, develop capture strategies, and position AECOM for future work through client engagement, industry involvement, and market intelligence. Lead or support major proposals, statements of qualifications, interviews, presentations, and other pursuit activities, coordinating technical teams and developing compelling approaches to client needs.Serve as a senior client contact and trusted advisor, understanding client priorities and connecting them with AECOM’s multidisciplinary technical capabilities.Provide project and program management leadership, including scope development, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, quality management, and overall project performance.Coordinate with technical discipline leads to develop integrated transportation solutions and ensure consistency across roadway, traffic, transit, structures, planning, and other project elements.Provide strategic direction to project teams and serve as a senior resource for resolving complex technical, operational, and project delivery challenges.Oversee the performance of project managers and technical teams, helping establish priorities, manage resources, and maintain accountability for successful delivery.Collaborate with AECOM leadership across Colorado and the broader West Region to identify workshare opportunities and develop strategies for expanding transportation services.Represent AECOM at industry conferences, professional organizations, client meetings, and other events to strengthen the company’s presence and relationships in the Colorado transportation market.Support development of new and existing transportation markets by monitoring industry trends, infrastructure investment, agency priorities, and emerging client needs.Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and other transportation professionals, creating opportunities for increased technical, project management, and leadership responsibilities.Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, quality, and accountability across transportation teams.Ensure project and program delivery follows AECOM standards, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and client expectations.Work with regional and national AECOM leadership to leverage technical expertise, resources, and best practices to pursue and deliver complex transportation programs.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS16+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, planning, program management, or related transportation services.Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary transportation programs involving multiple technical disciplines such as roadway, traffic, transit, structures, planning, or construction management.Established relationships with Colorado transportation agencies, municipalities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, airports, transit agencies, and other public-sector clients.Demonstrated success in transportation business development, including opportunity identification, client management, capture strategy, proposal development, presentations, and contract negotiations.Experience serving as a senior project or program manager on complex transportation infrastructure programs.Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.Strong understanding of the Colorado transportation market and familiarity with CDOT programs, funding mechanisms, procurement strategies, and project delivery methods.Experience leading multidisciplinary pursuit teams and developing strategies that successfully position consulting firms for transportation contracts.Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams.Strong written, verbal, presentation, and client relationship management skills.Experience managing project financial performance, staffing, schedules, scope, risk, quality, and client expectations on complex transportation assignments.Active participation in professional transportation organizations and industry groups, with an established presence in the Colorado market.Additional InformationThis role does not provide Work Visa SponsorshipAt 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 AECOMAECOM 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 aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to workYou 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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where 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. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: General BusinessExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction