Senior Transportation Leader

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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 a Senior Transportation Leader to support and lead exciting transportation infrastructure projects in St. Louis, Missouri. This role will play a key leadership position in expanding AECOM’s Surface Transportation presence throughout Missouri and the greater Midwest region. The ideal candidate will bring strong relationships with transportation clients, proven experience delivering complex highway and bridge projects, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in pursuit and execution of major infrastructure programs. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful transportation initiatives for state and local agencies while helping drive strategic growth, mentoring staff, and shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in Missouri. Key Responsibilities Continue to strengthen and expand client relationships within Missouri’s Surface Transportation market, specifically with public sector transportation agencies and municipal clients. Support the growth of AECOM’s transportation business with a focus on highway, bridge, and infrastructure design projects throughout Missouri and surrounding states. Develop and maintain exceptional customer relationships with agencies such as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, and local municipalities. Lead project pursuits, proposal development, interviews, and presentations for large and complex transportation infrastructure opportunities. Coordinate with regional and national transportation leadership teams to position AECOM for strategic growth initiatives. Identify, pursue, and win transportation and infrastructure design projects for highway, bridge, roadway, and multimodal programs. Serve as a trusted advisor and ambassador for AECOM through participation in industry organizations, conferences, and client-sponsored events. Develop marketing strategies, identify market trends, and align AECOM capabilities with client transportation priorities and funding opportunities. Drive project performance and oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical excellence, quality delivery, and client satisfaction. Mentor and support the development of junior engineering and project management staff. Coordinate with operations leadership to achieve strategic growth goals and strengthen AECOM’s transportation presence in Missouri. Qualifications Minimum Requirements BA/BS + 10 Years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and 10+ years of related transportation engineering and project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 20+ years of experience in the Transportation Industry with a focus on highway, bridge, and infrastructure design. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri or ability to obtain through reciprocity. Established relationships with Missouri transportation clients including Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, and local municipalities. Experience managing multidisciplinary transportation design teams and complex project delivery programs. Proven business development and client management experience with public sector transportation agencies. Ability to act independently on technical and strategic transportation matters while driving project and client success. Additional Information This role does not offer Visa Sponsorship 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 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.