Senior Transportation Project Manager

Join our growing Transportation team and play a key role in delivering impactful highway infrastructure projects across the Southeast. We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager  to lead the planning design and delivery of mid-sized to large civil highway projects from concept development through final design construction support and project closeout.

This position offers the opportunity to manage complex transportation projects collaborate with multidisciplinary teams build strong client relationships and contribute to improving mobility and infrastructure throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional seeking to advance into a leadership role while managing meaningful highway infrastructure projects across South Carolina North Carolina and Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid-sized to large transportation and highway design projects from planning and concept development through construction services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients agency stakeholders and project teams.
• Develop and manage project scopes schedules budgets resource plans and quality objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway drainage traffic structural and environmental professionals.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence profitability and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with state DOTs local agencies municipalities and other stakeholders throughout project development.
• Monitor project performance identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Prepare and review technical proposals project work plans and contract documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Support business development initiatives including client engagement proposal preparation and pursuit strategies.
• Provide construction phase support including design clarifications reviews and coordination with contractors and owners.

Qualifications :

Minimum

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of highway/roadway design experience on transportation infrastructure projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Four years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for either SC NC or TN states or the ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Experience managing project budgets schedules scopes and client relationships.
• Experience in transportation project development and delivery processes.

Preferred

• Experience working with one or more state DOTs including SCDOT NCDOT or TDOT.
• Proven success managing complex transportation projects from conception through construction.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods and large-scale transportation programs.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and client management.
• Experienced in motivational communication leadership and team 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

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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