Senior Transportation Design Manager

About the role

The Senior Transportation Design Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader to North Carolina based project teams. This role combines technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development responsibilities to support both project execution and strategic growth.

The successful candidate will collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative solutions, foster strong client relationships, and help position the organization for continued success in the transportation market. For experienced transportation professionals seeking a broader leadership role, this position offers the opportunity to influence project delivery, develop client relationships, and help drive the direction of a growing transportation infrastructure business.

The role is well-suited for someone who enjoys building teams, solving complex challenges, and creating long-term value for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects ensuring achievement of project objectives related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary teams throughout project development, design, and implementation.
• Serve as a Project Manager or Task Leader on complex assignments, coordinating resources and facilitating collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transportation agencies, municipal clients, and other project partners through proactive engagement and exceptional service.
• Support the identification, development, and capture of new business opportunities within existing and emerging transportation markets.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, pursuit strategies, client presentations, and interview activities to help secure new work.
• Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff, promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support strategic initiatives that enhance project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and expand the firm's transportation infrastructure practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline; 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery, including roadway, highway, and/or bridge projects (or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education), including 2 years of leadership.
• Preferred: North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain through reciprocity; experience managing transportation projects for state departments of transportation, tolling authorities, counties, or municipal agencies; demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex roadway, highway, or bridge programs; established client relationships and experience supporting transportation-focused business development and pursuits; experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, work plans, and delivery strategies; experience in client communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, project teams, and executive leadership.

Additional information

Relocation is an option for this position. The company is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship may be available for current visa holders. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year.

Schedule

Work location model: Hybrid.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Award-winning training and development programs
• Cutting-edge technology and global network of experts

ReqID: J10162797 | Business Line: Transportation | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: East | Career Area: Engineering