Senior Transportation Project Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role will serve as a technical lead on large, complex transportation projects currently in backlog while also playing a key role in upcoming pursuits and the bidding process. The selected candidate will provide hands-on leadership across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, and transit projects, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams, influence major infrastructure improvements across Utah and the surrounding region, and contribute strategically to business growth initiatives within the Transportation Business Line.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead and Project Manager for large, complex transportation projects in active backlog.
• Provide oversight and direction for engineering design development across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, and transit disciplines.
• Lead technical coordination among multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.
• Support proposal development efforts, including technical approach, staffing plans, fee development, and risk assessment.
• Participate actively in the bidding process, including strategy development and client presentations.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and agency requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Transportation Engineering
• 15 years of relevant project PS&E design experience
• 5 years' DOT experience, specifically within UDOT
• Professional Engineer in the State of Utah
• Proficient with DOT Design Standards
• 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development
• Demonstrated success in achieving scope, schedule, and budget goals on a large-scale transportation project.

Additional Information

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 aecom.com. 

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, 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.