Transportation Project Manager V- Highways

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking a Transportation Project Manager for immediate employment in Ridgeland, MS, New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
• Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout.
• Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of previous design and project delivery experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and/or Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for LADOTD.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registered in Mississippi or ability to receive 10+ years of previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
• LADOTD ATSSA Flagger & Traffic Control Supervisor Certifications and Completions of the Traffic Engineering Process & Reporting (TEPR) Modules 1,2 and 3.
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems, drainage systems, and traffic control plans.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects with subconsultants.
• Experience with design software including MicroStation and Inroads and/or OpenRoads.
• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations.
• Experience with LADOTD proposals and interviews.
• Proven experience of success with LADOTD pursuits.
• Experience with managing people at various experience levels and ability to mentor with their career development.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage a team.

Benefits

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. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $105,000 to $180,000 per year.

About AECOM

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.

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.