AECOM

Senior Project Manager/Traffic and Stage Construction Manager

AECOM • $110K — $130K *
Piscataway, NJ 08854In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS plus 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent, including 2 years of leadership.
  • Experience supporting projects in the NY Metro region.
  • Background in traffic and transportation engineering preferred.
  • At least 2 years of project management and logistical experience.
  • Training and certification in project management preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage state transportation and infrastructure projects under on-call contracts.
  • Develop scope for Traffic Control, Stage Construction, and Regional Planning projects.
  • Lead efforts on government RFPs and unsolicited transportation proposals.
  • Cultivate relationships with transportation clients in government sectors.
  • Oversee project teams and subconsultants effectively.
  • Directly engage with clients during project meetings to meet engineering standards.
  • Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options in the Tri-State Area.
  • Opportunity to work on significant state infrastructure projects.
  • Engagement in leading-edge traffic and emerging technology projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Traffic and Stage Construction Manager to be based in one of the following locations: New York /New Jersey Tri-State Area. This position can also be a remote position in or near the Tri-State Area above.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Work as a project manager for State Transportation and infrastructure projects for task orders through on-call contracts and standalone projects
  • Develop scope of services for Traffic Control, Stage Construction and Regional Planning related to design, traffic engineering studies, and emerging technology projects
  • Lead pursuits of both traditional government RFPs as well as unsolicited proposals related to transportation Infrastructure
  • Develop existing and new client relationship with a focus Transportation client s with state, city and municipal governments
  • Provides oversight and direction to project team members and subconsultants
  • Interact directly with clients at project meetings and ensure that all client project designs meet engineering standards
  • Interact directly with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, structures, geotechnical, water, and environment and coordinate design
  • Conduct and execute technical work in the field of traffic and emerging technology
  • Lead the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages based upon agency standards and specifications
  • Work as part of a team and independently in evaluating and applying Traffic Engineering principles, standards, and criteria


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
  • Must have experience supporting projects within the NY Metro region

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in traffic and transportation engineering
  • Experience to include 2 years of project management and logistical experience.
  • Project management training and certification
  • Experience in client management and business development activities
  • Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate problems and solutions clearly and simply to clients, leadership, and technical staff
  • Excellent written, graphical, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to balance various project responsibilities, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality
  • Experience and/or knowledge in traffic operational analysis including traffic projections and analysis
  • Knowledge of safety analysis
  • Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills


Additional Information
  • Relocation is not available for this position
  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position
  • THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY OCTOBER 29, 2026.


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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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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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