Market Sector Lead - Highway & Bridge

About the role

This role will be based in Raleigh, North Carolina and will serve as a key member of the leadership team for a four-state region including North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The Market Sector Leader will be responsible for standing up and leading the Highway/Bridge Sector, which includes oversight of multiple practice areas such as roadway design, structures, hydraulics, utilities, right-of-way, and alternative delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build a scalable, high-performing sector that integrates growth, delivery excellence, employee engagement, and client satisfaction.
• Manage large, multidisciplinary teams or business units.
• Develop and sustain strong client relationships across Southeast transportation markets.
• Lead organizational transformation and implement systems-driven operations.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Ten years of experience in transportation engineering, with significant experience in highway and/or bridge programs or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams or business units.
• Experience with business management, including revenue growth, backlog, and operational performance.
• Experience and client relationship development working with DOT clients (e.g., NCDOT and Southeast agencies).

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Twenty years of experience in transportation infrastructure.
• Experience leading or building business units or practice areas.
• Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining strong client relationships across Southeast transportation markets.
• Experience with alternative delivery (Design-Build, P3, CM/GC).
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation and implement systems-driven operations.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

At AECOM, we 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.

Pay

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $180000 to $250000 per year.

Schedule

This role is offered on a hybrid schedule.