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AECOM · Atlanta, GA

# Senior Project Manager – Transit Systems

Atlanta, GA Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on AECOM’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on AECOM’s careers site →](https://aecom.jobs/jobs/063C2DCDCF1041C8ACC59DCAA6D4B9D0/job/)

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## Job description

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 and motivated Senior Project Manager to support transportation and transit infrastructure clients throughout the East Region. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage complex engineering consulting contracts, and serve as the primary client liaison for strategic transportation and transit infrastructure projects. The initial assignment will include management of a major transit systems engineering contract supporting infrastructure modernization, with responsibility expanding to additional East Region clients and projects as the regional portfolio grows.

### Job Responsibilities
- Manage transportation and transit engineering consulting contracts from project initiation through closeout.
- Serve as the primary contract manager and client liaison, leading scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, and project controls.
- Direct multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to deliver high-quality services while meeting project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project partners, and internal technical disciplines throughout project execution.
- Support business development activities, proposal preparation, interviews, strategic pursuits, and respond to client-issued RFQs/RFPs.

### Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering ore related field and 10 years of transportation, transit, or infrastructure project experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

### Preferred Requirements
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience managing engineering consulting contracts, multidisciplinary engineering teams, project budgets, schedules, contract administration, and financial performance.
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams through exceptional written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience supporting planning, design, integration, construction, or program management of transit systems and transportation infrastructure projects, including one or more of the following: Train Control & Signaling; Communications, SCADA & Intelligent Transportation Systems; Transit Power & Electrification; Fare Collection Systems; Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure; Transit Facilities & Systems Integration.

### Additional Information
- Relocation is an option for this position
- We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._ Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $170000 to $220000.

### 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

J10156389

### Business Line

Transportation

### Business Group

DCS

### Strategic Business Unit

East

### Career Area

Program & Project Management

### Work Location Model

Hybrid

### Compensation

USD 170000 - USD 220000 - yearly

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 27, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 10, 2026
- Listed for: 20 days
- Location: Atlanta, GA[Apply on AECOM’s careers site →](https://aecom.jobs/jobs/063C2DCDCF1041C8ACC59DCAA6D4B9D0/job/)

## Hiring at AECOM
- Open jobs: 5,445
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026

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