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Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Lensa
Piscataway, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/5/2025

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a focus on New Jersey transportation clients, including NJDOT and NJ Counties .

In this critical role, you will be entrusted with managing a portfolio of projects and your primary objective will be to strategically expand AECOM's market share for the assigned client.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate expertise in Transportation, with comprehensive knowledge of sustainability planning, resiliency, and renewable energy
  • Oversee and execute marketing strategies and proposal preparation with utmost precision
  • Lead and manage a team of professionals, ensuring contract deliverables are met with minimal supervision
  • Represent AECOM in client meetings, providing authoritative updates on project progress
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project scopes, work plans, and schedules
  • Assume full responsibility for overall project management, including technical aspects, financial oversight, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction
  • Ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations by rigorously reviewing and approving all contract documents prior to client submission
  • Implement strategic training, mentoring, and development programs for staff
  • Proactively identify potential budget and schedule impacts, formulating contingency plans
  • Drive innovation in design and delivery methodologies to maintain AECOM's competitive edge

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA/BS plus ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • New Jersey Professional Engineering license

Preferred Qualifications

  • 20 years of experience
  • Specialize in Project Management, NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process, NJDOT Standards/guidelines
  • Affiliated with or interest in professional organizations

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $180,000.00 - $250,000.00.

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 2024. 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.

ReqID: J10129868

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $180,000 - $250,000

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