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AECOM Transportation is a leading provider of transportation services to clients around the world. Specializing in aviation, transit and rail, highways and bridges, planning and ports and marine, AECOM is ranked #1 in transportation in Engineering News-Record's 2008 list of top design firms. Combining the experience and resources of its employees, AECOM Transportation delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.

We are seeking a Senior Highway Design Project Manager/Transportation Group Leader to lead the New Orleans and Baton Rouge offices.  We are looking for a dynamic, aggressive professional that desires a leadership position developing and managing an established successful engineering office. This is a rare opportunity with an existing technically advanced group, with a strong backlog and an excellent client base. You will be responsible for the leadership and development of a team of engineering professionals.

Position requires extensive experience with design within the transportation/roadway engineering industry including a proven track record of increasing transportation project revenue, and solid roadway engineering knowledge.  A working knowledge of Louisiana DOTD and parish/city municipal roadway design practices is required.  One must have the ability to build and lead a team of transportation professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate a progressively responsible work history in transportation roadway/highway project engineering and design as well as be proficient in the utilization of highway engineering design standards and practices.


• In addition to project management skills, you will assist in managing a group of engineers and CAD designers to complete roadway design projects of different sizes and scope. 


• Develop and/or supervise the creation of engineering designs that meet client requirements. This includes defining the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, and reporting work status.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and CAD design/drafters.


•  Must be hands-on and responsive to developing and delivering project proposals.


• Oversee project designs ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances including DOTD specs.

Qualifications:

Position requires a BS or MS in Civil Engineering with a career track in transportation/roadway design. Large DOT projects and municipal project experience a must.  Louisiana & Mississippi PE required or ability to receive in 6 months.  Must have strong DOTD business development skills, team leadership skills, technical design experience and a desire to motivate and cultivate a professional transportation engineering staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a leadership role on challenging and rewarding high-profile infrastructure related projects with the world leader in transportation.

AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package.  AECOM is much more than just a place to work.  It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide.  It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people.  It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.  Come grow with us!  For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com. 

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