Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Goods Movement Market Sector. This role will partner closely with Freight and DOT Client Account Managers (CAMs) across the United States to strengthen, expand, and deliver AECOM's rail planning offerings. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving strategic growth, enhancing technical excellence, and supporting safe, efficient rail planning and operations for our clients. This is a hybrid position, offering a combination of office-based and remote work flexibility.
Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Collaborate with Freight and DOT CAMs nationwide to identify, position, and deliver rail planning services aligned with client needs and strategic priorities
• Lead and support rail planning pursuits, including proposal development, scope definition, and client engagement to win new work
• Provide technical oversight and contribute to the successful delivery of rail planning projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to client and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with railroads, state DOTs, and other key stakeholders to expand AECOM's presence in the rail planning market
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in rail planning and translate them into actionable service offerings and growth strategies
• Mentor, train, and develop staff across the rail planning and broader Goods Movement team, fostering technical expertise and professional growth
• Support the development and implementation of best practices, standards, and innovative solutions related to rail planning
• Participate in and represent AECOM at industry organizations, conferences, and technical committees to enhance visibility and thought leadership
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including design, construction, environmental, and program management, to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to internal initiatives focused on operational excellence, safety culture, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
• BS Degree + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• Experience in freight rail planning
• As a condition of employment, candidate must pass client required background check(s)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with state rail plans and consolidation studies
• Experience with developing and maintaining strong client relationships with railroads, state DOTs, and other key stakeholders
• Experience with quiet zone projects
Additional Information
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Relocation support is not available for this position.
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.
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.
