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Senior Transportation Project Manager

AECOM
full-time
Murray, UT
Posted 3/26/2026
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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 Transportation Project Manager to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role will serve as a technical lead on large, complex transportation projects currently in backlog while also playing a key role in upcoming pursuits and the bidding process. The selected candidate will provide hands-on leadership across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, and transit projects, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams, influence major infrastructure improvements across Utah and the surrounding region, and contribute strategically to business growth initiatives within the Transportation Business Line.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Technical Lead and Project Manager for large, complex transportation projects in active backlog.

  • Provide oversight and direction for engineering design development across roadway, highway, bridge, traffic, and transit disciplines.

  • Lead technical coordination among multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and high-quality deliverables.

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    • Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science in Civil/Transportation Engineering

    • 15 years of relevant project PS&E design experience

    • 5 years' DOT experience, specifically within UDOT

    • Professional Engineer in the State of Utah

    • Proficient with DOT Design Standards

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    Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $135000 to $165000.

    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.

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    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: J10147205

    Business Line: Transportation

    Business Group: DCS

    Strategic Business Unit: West

    Career Area: Engineering

    Work Location Model: Hybrid

    Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 165000 - yearly

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