AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Project/Program Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group.
Daily Duties and typical Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager
- Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at a regional level
- Advocate for ethical and safe working practices
- Contributes to innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation
- Work with Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them
- Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
- Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future
- Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise
- Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team.
- Lead, manage and provide technical expertise for mid-large size complex transportation projects and programs in Transit, including heavy and light rail, commuter rail, bus and ferry.
- Ability to scope and estimate projects
- Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for delivery of projects
- Provides technical expertise for studies and designs
- Provides innovation in project and program approaches and methodologies to achieve marketplace differentiation
- Prepare technical reports and analyses
- Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of the portfolio.
- Mentor junior staff and participate in skill development and workforce planning for AECOM’s Transportation Business Line
- Coordinate and collaborate with other Transit market Sectors
- Continuously interacts with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM services
- Develop and build strong relationships with existing and new clients
- Continue and strengthen client relationships within Transit industry including MBTA, CTDOT, MassDOT Rail and Transit, and RIDOT
- Participates in identifying new opportunities and in the development of technical proposals.
- Manage project scope, budgets and schedules