About the job
AECOM is on the lookout for a skilled Project Manager who will play a pivotal role in advancing significant rail and transit capital programs in the Bay Area. This includes direct involvement with projects for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The position is essential for the successful coordination and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, necessitating prior experience with BART projects.
The Project Manager will oversee project execution from initial planning through procurement, construction, integration, and project closeout. This role demands exceptional communication, leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively within a highly regulated transit environment.
This role entails direct interaction with BART, state and local agencies, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary technical teams. The ideal candidate will embody strong project management principles, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while fostering relationships that facilitate coordinated project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct the delivery of major rail/transit project assignments within extensive capital programs.
- Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams to fulfill project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints.
- Oversee project processes and execution plans, ensuring effective collaboration among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and communications with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with BART and partner agencies.
- Assist in reviewing project deliverables for consistency, quality, and alignment with program objectives.
- Monitor consultant and contractor activities and assist in resolving project challenges.
- Manage team assignments, workflows, and tasks for rail/transit contracts.
- Support proposal development and strategic planning for rail/transit professional services.
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level staff to enhance their professional development and project execution capabilities.
- Collaborate widely with contractors, consultants, and technical teams to ensure cohesive project outcomes.

