Senior Project Manager, Transportation at AECOM in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a dynamic and highly technical Transportation design team in Southern Florida. This is an engineering position for an experienced Project/Design Manager with an emphasis on Highway/Roadway design who will be responsible for the technical design and management of roadway design projects in South Florida. This is a great opportunity to produce/manage technical designs and assist in growing the engineering transportation team in our Coral Gables and Ft. Lauderdale offices. The successful candidate will be expected to help grow the roadway design practice by:

• Serve as Project Manager for key roadway design project pursuits.
• Managing budgets, schedules, client engagement, managing subcontractors, and ensuring QA/QC of all deliverables.
• Develop solutions to complex problems that require a high degree of innovation and ingenuity.
• Provide technical expertise by formulating and developing advanced design concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Assuring effective utilization of engineering personnel and technical quality.
• General business development and marketing focus, while ensuring client care and feedback to maintain high-quality performance.
• Mentor and lead a team of Transportation professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• BS/BA Civil Engineering Degree or related field.
• 10 years of transportation engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred:

• 15 years of experience in transportation/highway engineering and management of design projects
• Experience with the design and management of limited-access facilities.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Experience in engineering leadership roles and project management.
• FDOT Design and Design Build experience
• Accomplished track record in Transportation/Roadway design projects and client relationships with FDOT Districts 4 & 6.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MicroStation and GEOPAK, 3D corridor modeling.
• Experienced as a seller/doer for transportation in the South Florida market.

Additional Information

• Relocation is an option for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

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 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.