Senior Transportation Design Manager

The Senior Transportation Design Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader to North Carolina based project teams. This role combines technical leadership project management client engagement and business development responsibilities to support both project execution and strategic growth. The successful candidate will collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative solutions foster strong client relationships and help position the organization for continued success in the transportation market. 

For experienced transportation professionals seeking a broader leadership role this position offers the opportunity to influence project delivery develop client relationships and help drive the direction of a growing transportation infrastructure business. The role is well-suited for someone who enjoys building teams solving complex challenges and creating long-term value for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning design and delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects ensuring achievement of project objectives related to scope schedule budget and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary teams throughout project development design and implementation.
• Serve as a Project Manager or Task Leader on complex assignments coordinating resources and facilitating collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transportation agencies municipal clients and other project partners through proactive engagement and exceptional service.
• Support the identification development and capture of new business opportunities within existing and emerging transportation markets.
• Contribute to proposal preparation pursuit strategies client presentations and interview activities to help secure new work.
• Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff promoting technical excellence collaboration and professional growth.
• Support strategic initiatives that enhance project delivery strengthen client relationships and expand the firms transportation infrastructure practice.

Qualifications :

Minimum:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10 years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery including roadway highway and/or bridge projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education include 2 years of leadership.

Preferred:

• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Experience managing transportation projects for state departments of transportation tolling authorities counties or municipal agencies.
• Demonstrated success and experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex roadway highway or bridge programs.
• Established client relationships and experience supporting transportation-focused business development and pursuits.
• Experience developing project scopes budgets schedules work plans and delivery strategies.
• Experience in client communication stakeholder engagement and leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients project teams and executive leadership.

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.

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