AECOM is seeking a talented hands on and hardworking senior planner to project manager to join our diverse and holistically focused transportation and transit planning group in Arlington, VA. This position is a great fit for a senior transportation professional ready to take on more responsibility and ownership of projects as well as an established project manager interested in a dynamic consulting environment with diverse projects. We’re committed to managing our business with the utmost responsibility and to always striving for better — be that reducing emissions, creating social value, or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce. The position comes with the opportunity to contribute and engagement with internal discussion of the future direction of the practice.
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- Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, environmental science, public policy or a related field;
- 8+ years of professional-level experience in transportation and or transit planning;
- Experience project and/or program management experience and strong working relationship with public agencies.
- Experience developing engaging reports, and memoranda for the range of client, public stakeholder, and decision-maker audiences;
- Experiencd and proficient with document delivery skills: report organization and technical editing, development of information graphics, an efficient delegation of assignments, and ability to work under multiple deadlines;
- Experience working in North American stakeholder-based transit, transportation and community planning context; and
- Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS skills, or similar applications.
- Master's Degree in planning, engineering, environmental science, public policy, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience in transportation planning;
- Demonstrated ability to manage project teams, supervise staff, and mentor professional colleagues in a diverse workplace.
- Certification as American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or another relevant license; and
- Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Sharepoint, and other collaboration software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and highly self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate effective time management skills;
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills,
Additional information
AECOM provides a hybrid work environment providing opportunities for our people freedom to grow.
We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.