Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM

Murray, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$135,000–$165,000 Per Year

LOCATION

Murray, UT

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role will serve as a technical lead on large, complex transportation projects currently in backlog while also playing a key role in upcoming pursuits and the bidding process. The selected candidate will provide hands-on leadership across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, and transit projects, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams, influence major infrastructure improvements across Utah and the surrounding region, and contribute strategically to business growth initiatives within the Transportation Business Line. Key Responsibilities + Serve as Technical Lead and Project Manager for large, complex transportation projects in active backlog. + Provide oversight and direction for engineering design development across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, and transit disciplines. + Lead technical coordination among multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and high-quality deliverables. + Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle. + Oversee preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports. + Support proposal development efforts, including technical approach, staffing plans, fee development, and risk assessment. + Participate actively in the bidding process, including strategy development and client presentations. + Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders. + Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers. + Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and agency requirements. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** + BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor of Science in Civil/Transportation Engineering + 15 years of relevant project PS&E design experience + 5 years' DOT experience, specifically within UDOT + Professional Engineer in the State of Utah + Proficient with DOT Design Standards + 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development + Demonstrated success in achieving scope, schedule, and budget goals on a large-scale transportation project. **Additional Information** Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $135000 to $165000. **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. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. **What makes AECOM a great place to work** You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10147205 **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 135000 - USD 165000 - yearly

About the Company

AECOM

About AECOM

AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.

Delivering clean water and energy. Building iconic skyscrapers. Planning new cities. Restoring damaged environments. Connecting people and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Designing parks where children play. Helping governments maintain stability and security.

We connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative outcomes. Worldwide, we design, build, finance, operate and manage projects and programs that unlock opportunities, protect our environment and improve people’s lives.

Imagine it. Delivered.

Fast Facts:

Approximately $20.2 billion of revenue during fiscal year 2018
Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record’s 2018 “Top 500 Design Firms”
Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year

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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Aerospace and Defense

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Childcare, Concierge Services, Stock Options, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Game Rooms, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria

WEBSITE

https://aecom.jobs/

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