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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an Emerging Technology Project Manager to be based in Phoenix, AZ.
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:
- Manages one or more moderately complex project, involving a combination of the following:
- Projects involving multiple services including emerging technology and ITS pilot deployments,
- May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
- Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
- Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
- May supervise project team, as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.
- support business development and growth, and help lead, manage, and coordinate emerging technology projects and staff.
- The candidate will work collaboratively with others, including other offices and manage technical staff, in a dynamic setting to support client engagement, business development, and project execution.
- Developing, expanding, and maintaining client relationships in coordination with state transportation business line leaders
- Identifying potential projects or work opportunities and collaborating with client managers to develop and execute project pursuit strategies
- Maintaining and expanding local industry presence including actively participating in professional organizations
- Interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments and managing technical elements of complex projects
- Serving in various roles on local Technology/ITS projects or tasks as capture manager & project manager
- Supporting and actively participating in production of technical deliverables by the Emerging Technology/ITS team ranging from plans, specifications, estimates, reports, memorandums, etc.
- Support the strategic growth of the business through targeted business development, project pursuit, creation of strategy, and industry engagement
- Support projects outside of local market in pre-planned and agreed to roles ranging from project management, technical lead, expert advisor, or quality
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience
- Active in professional and industry organizations
- Experience working for, or selling to, public sector agencies with a preference toward clients in the ITS and emerging technology transportation sector
- Knowledge and/or experience in ITS design, connected/automated vehicle systems, systems engineering, and Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO)
- Experience in proposal development and other business development activities
- Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate problems and solutions clearly and simply to clients, leadership, and technical staff
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills
- Ability to balance various project responsibilities, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality.
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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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