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Senior Transportation Planning Manager - Corridor and Master Planning 

Company Description

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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 a highly qualified Senior Transportation Planning  Manager - Corridor and Master Planning for immediate employment in Texas. This position offers the opportunity to engage in diverse planning work, including multimodal planning, sustainability, and advanced transportation planning. As a crucial member of our team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our transportation planning division in Texas.

The position entails the following critical responsibilities:

Project Oversight and Management:

  • Direct and manage complex multimodal transportation planning projects, including feasibility studies, corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, freight plans, pedestrian & bicycle plans, border transportation master plans, and safety action plans.
  • Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Leadership and Client Relations:

  • Serve as a key representative of AECOM, embodying the company's values and professional standards.
  • Provide expert guidance to clients, both internal and external, on transportation planning matters.
  • Facilitate seamless integration of planning and engineering efforts within project teams to establish a robust decision-making framework

Data Analysis and Implementation:

  • Oversee the collection and analysis of multimodal transportation network data, economic indicators, freight statistics, and international trade information to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Implement innovative planning processes and generate high-quality deliverables, including comprehensive reports, detailed graphics, and sophisticated web-based products.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Conduct thorough stakeholder outreach and public involvement initiatives.
  • Organize and lead high-level meetings and presentations with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of complex transportation concepts and plans.

Project Evaluation and Prioritization:

  • Develop and critically evaluate alternative conceptual designs for transportation projects.
  • Consolidate project alternatives based on rigorous analysis and stakeholder input.
  • Identify and prioritize projects using established criteria and methodologies.

Business Development:

  • Collaborate closely with the local area business development team and senior management in the strategic development and execution of significant project pursuits.
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with external and internal clients, industry associations, potential consultant team members, and contractors to enhance {URL}'s market position.

This position requires a high level of expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing transportation planning in Texas and beyond.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education, including 2 (two) years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ Years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience in multimodal transportation projects including planning and data analysis, economic evaluation, freight analysis and demand modeling.
  • Bachelor’s degree in planning or civil engineering.
  • AICP or PE Certification is required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish + English) abilities are a plus.
  • Understanding of the state and regional transportation planning frameworks and processes in Texas.
  • Demonstration of effective leadership skills as a project manager, key task leader, or deputy project manager in a significant transportation planning project or program.

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 
  • AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States. 
  • Offered rate of compensation (Texas) area only will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $225,000.00.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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What You Should Know About Senior Transportation Planning Manager - Corridor and Master Planning , AECOM

At AECOM, we are inviting talented professionals to join us as a Senior Transportation Planning Manager - Corridor and Master Planning in Houston, TX. This role is perfect for someone eager to shape the future of transportation in our communities. Imagine leading complex multimodal transportation projects, from feasibility studies to pedestrian plans, while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. You’ll be the guiding force behind our planning efforts, integrating your expertise and creativity to provide top-notch guidance to clients and project teams. Our collaborative culture means you’ll be working alongside a diverse group of specialists, all committed to delivering robust strategies and solutions. You’ll dive deep into data analysis, helping us make informed decisions based on economic indicators and freight statistics. Your efforts in stakeholder engagement will ensure that our plans reflect the needs of those we serve, making transportation safer and more efficient for everyone. Additionally, through business development, you will play a key role in securing future projects that will create lasting impacts. If you have the ambition, skills, and a passion for advancing transportation planning, AECOM is the place for you to thrive, change the world, and influence the communities we serve for a brighter tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Transportation Planning Manager - Corridor and Master Planning  Role at AECOM
What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Transportation Planning Manager at AECOM?

As a Senior Transportation Planning Manager at AECOM, your main responsibilities include overseeing complex multimodal transportation projects like feasibility studies, corridor studies, and long-range transportation plans. You will also lead stakeholder engagement efforts, manage project timelines, and ensure quality deliverables while providing expert guidance to clients.

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What qualifications are needed to apply for the Senior Transportation Planning Manager at AECOM?

Candidates looking to apply for the Senior Transportation Planning Manager position at AECOM need a Bachelor's degree in planning or civil engineering, along with a minimum of 10 years of related experience and at least 2 years of leadership experience. AICP or PE certification is required, and bilingual abilities in Spanish and English will be a plus.

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How does AECOM support professional development for Senior Transportation Planning Managers?

AECOM supports the professional development of Senior Transportation Planning Managers through a flexible work environment, access to industry-leading technology, and numerous opportunities for training and leadership advancement on diverse projects globally.

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What kind of projects will a Senior Transportation Planning Manager work on at AECOM?

At AECOM, a Senior Transportation Planning Manager will work on a variety of projects including multimodal planning, freight plans, safety action plans, and border transportation master plans, all aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and community connectivity.

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How does stakeholder engagement play a role in the job of Senior Transportation Planning Manager at AECOM?

Stakeholder engagement is crucial for the Senior Transportation Planning Manager at AECOM, as it involves conducting outreach initiatives, leading high-level meetings, and ensuring that community needs and input are incorporated into transportation plans to create effective and inclusive solutions.

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