CareerPlan

Senior Transportation Manager

Lisle, IL, usFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead technical design and business development for complex transportation infrastructure projects, serving as a trusted advisor to public agencies and driving growth for AECOM's transportation practice.

Role type

Senior IC transportation manager (technical lead + seller)

Builds

Roadways, highways, bridges, complete streets, and multimodal infrastructure

Domain

Transportation infrastructure (public sector)

Required skills

Technical design leadership, project management (scope/schedule/budget/risk), business development, proposal development, multidisciplinary team leadership, client relationship management, Illinois transportation design standards

Preferred skills

PE license in Illinois, 10+ years leading complex transportation projects, experience with IDOT/CDOT/Tollway, strategic growth initiatives

Technologies

Engineering design tools, project management software

Responsibilities

Serve as Technical Design Lead and Task Lead for major projects; provide technical oversight ensuring quality and compliance; lead multidisciplinary teams through planning and delivery; manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk; build relationships with clients and agencies; function as a seller/doer for business development; lead proposal development and pursuits; coordinate engineering design activities across disciplines; mentor project managers and engineers; represent AECOM in industry organizations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities