Transportation Technical Lead II

About the role

The Transportation team at AECOM is seeking an expert in transportation planning and project development. This individual will serve as the primary technical leader for their business area, focusing on aviation cargo planning.

Responsibilities

• Recognized expert in technical leadership within their domain or specialty area.
• Serves as the primary technical leader for the Transportation team.
• Completes stand-alone cargo studies, air cargo market studies that are demand assessments of the market served by the airport operator.
• Develops airport master plans and special-purpose cargo feasibility studies.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization to recommend changes in programs and applications.
• Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve unprecedented technical problems.
• Provides technical expertise to region business line, market sector, and business development teams.
• Leads large, cross-functional teams and manages client relationships at the executive level.
• Manages program controls systems and reporting platforms.
• Works with major hub airports.
• Communicates effectively, negotiates, and organizes effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in aviation cargo planning.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with cargo operators, airports, and other consultant firms.
• Strong understanding of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing.
• Strong aviation industry network, with a focus on air cargo carriers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage client relationships at the executive level.
• Experience with program controls systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience with major hub airports.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in aviation cargo planning.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with cargo operators, airports, and other consultant firms.
• Strong understanding of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing.
• Strong aviation industry network, with a focus on air cargo carriers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage client relationships at the executive level.
• Experience with program controls systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience with major hub airports.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Technical expertise in transportation planning and project development.
• Ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage client relationships.
• Knowledge of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing.
• Strong aviation industry network.
• Experience with program controls systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience with major hub airports.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay

USD 230 - USD 230 - hourly

Schedule

Remote Work Model