Senior Transportation Engineering Manager (Hybrid)

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Transportation Engineering Manager (Hybrid) for immediate employment in the Houston, TX office. The appropriately qualified applicant will have demonstrated experience in project management of multi-disciplinary transportation planning and design projects. The candidate can look forward to a client-focused position leading innovative solutions for transportation projects in Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading, executing, and delivering a wide range of transportation planning and design projects. This involves overseeing project schedules, budgets, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work.
• Team Leadership: Take charge of a team of skilled planning and engineering professionals in Texas, driving them towards achieving business and project goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Communication and Collaboration: Report directly to the Division Manager, keeping them informed about work activities, team operations, and project performance. Collaborate with the Division Manager to identify key hires and facilitate team growth.
• Business Development: Spearhead business development strategies across a diverse range of transportation agencies from local to state and regional level. Identify growth opportunities, key clients, and actively pursue new prospects. Take the lead in proposal development, working closely with the Division Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Registered as a professional engineer in the State of Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and experience with the Texas Department of Transportation.
• 15+ years of previous experience, including project management on transportation projects including Planning and Schematic/environmental projects
• Experience with corridor and feasibility studies
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and traffic analysis and simulation software
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project with subconsultants 
• Ability to promote and initiate transportation solutions for a broad application of client needs
• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations 
• Experience with Client proposals and interviews  
• Experiences with Client contract document preparation
• Excellent organization and communication skills and ability to manage a team

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization
• Minimal travel is required for this position

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 2024. 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.