AECOM

Project Manager (Highway/Roadway Projects)

AECOM • $100K — $130K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent educational background.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license; or ability to obtain California PE within 12 months.
  • 15+ years of transportation project delivery experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
  • Proven experience in business development and managing client relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage highway and roadway projects from planning to closeout.
  • Set and uphold project objectives, policies, and controls.
  • Act as the main contact between AECOM and clients, fostering communication.
  • Lead and mentor project teams, including subordinate managers and engineers.
  • Ensure project delivery aligns with specifications, budgets, and schedules.
  • Oversee project finances, including profit, loss, and forecasting.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of highway and roadway projects in our San Jose Office. This position carries full responsibility for project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, and plays a critical role in business development and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide full lifecycle management of highway and roadway projects, from planning and budgeting through construction and contract closeout.
  • Establish and enforce project-specific objectives, policies, and controls aligned with AECOM and client requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between AECOM and client stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships and consistent communication.
  • Lead and direct project teams, including subordinate project managers, engineers, and supervisors, providing mentorship and strategic guidance.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in strict compliance with design specifications, approved budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain full accountability for project financial performance, including profit and loss, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans covering risk management, quality assurance, safety, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate across internal disciplines (engineering, design, environmental, and construction) to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Identify potential risks early and implement effective contingency plans.
  • Oversee preparation and submission of permits, environmental documentation, and regulatory compliance reports.
  • Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client presentations, interviews, scope definition, fee development, and contract negotiations.
  • Participate in industry events, conferences, and client outreach to support market growth.
  • Mentor junior project management staff and engineering personnel, fostering professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing transportation infrastructure projects.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain California PE within 12 months if not currently licensed in CA.
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation project delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership and staff management capability.
  • Proven experience with business development and client relationship management.
  • Experience managing small to mid-sized highway or roadway projects across all project phases.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is available.


About AECOM

AECOM is proud to 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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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