
Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Project Manager - Transportation
Senior Project Manager leading NJ transportation projects, expanding market share.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead New Jersey transportation projects for clients including NJDOT and county agencies. The role will manage a portfolio of projects, expand market share, and oversee sustainability, resiliency, and renewable‑energy initiatives. The position reports to the DCS Transportation group and is based remotely in Piscataway, NJ. • Manage a portfolio of NJ transportation projects and grow AECOM’s market share. • Lead sustainability, resiliency, and renewable‑energy planning efforts. • Develop and execute marketing strategies and prepare high‑quality proposals. • Supervise a multidisciplinary team, ensure contract deliverables, and represent AECOM in client meetings. • Create comprehensive project scopes, work plans, and schedules; oversee technical, financial, and schedule performance. • Review and approve all contract documents to ensure strict compliance before client submission. • Identify potential budget and schedule risks and devise contingency plans. • Drive innovation in design and delivery methodologies to maintain competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project management
- ▸sustainability planning
- ▸risk management
- ▸design innovation
- ▸contract review
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• Minimum qualifications: BA/BS and 10 + years relevant experience; NJ Professional Engineering license. • Preferred qualifications: expertise in NJDOT capital project delivery process and standards; involvement in professional organizations.
Requirements
- ▸ba/bs
- ▸10+ years
- ▸nj pe
- ▸njdot
- ▸capital delivery
- ▸professional orgs
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $250,000 annually. Sponsorship for U.S. work authorization and relocation assistance are not available. The role offers flexible work options and access to AECOM’s comprehensive benefits package. AECOM fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where professional growth is supported through award‑winning training, mentorship, and career development programs. Employees benefit from medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, and wellness resources. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we maintain confidentiality and respect for all candidates. • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, PTO, flexible work options, well‑being resources, retirement plan, and employee stock purchase.
Work Environment
Hybrid