Project Manager
- Pay
- $130,000 – $160,000 per year
- Location
- New York, NY
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
AECOM is seeking a highly talented, self-driven and motivated Project Manager to be based in New York, New York area working in the NY Metro Transit Rail Project and Design Management group.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to
- Become part of a Transit Rail department that delivers complex design projects for various transit rail clients
- Perform project management responsibilities on transit rail projects in the NY Metro area and will become certified AECOM Project Manager within 1 year of hire date
- Manage multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets
- Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects
- Respond to client issued RFQ and RFPs, assist in marketing for Transit Rail pursuits
- Manage and mentor staff, be a visible leader and trusted advisor by promoting AECOM's values both internally and externally
- Effectively communicate expectations and requirements with both clients and team members
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to drive project success and identify future opportunities
- Oversee development of project design schedules and project cost estimates
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering with four (4) years of relevant project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience &/or education
- Experience managing schedule, budget, and technical quality of projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Eight (8) years of experience in transit/rail/transportation
- Professional Licenses (i.e. - PE, RA)
- Experience with Design Build projects
- Development of bridging documents for Design-Build projects
- Experience with NY metro rail agencies including MTA, PANYNJ and NJ Transit
- Excellent client management abilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor staff
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.
- Relocation is not available.
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN MARCH 29, 2027.
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.
About the Company
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 worldâ 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.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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