Schematic Project Manager at Aecom USA

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

240000.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Schematic Development, Project Management, Surface Transportation, Client Facing, Regulatory Processes, Highway Design, Roadway Design, Drainage, Environmental, Structures, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Development, Proposal Development

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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 Schematic Project Manager (Surface Transportation) in Texas to support and grow our Transportation Business Line. This role will serve as a key client facing leader, guiding the successful delivery of complex highway and roadway projects from the earliest schematic phases through final design. The ideal candidate brings deep schematic development expertise and a strong understanding of relevant regulatory processes, standards, and expectations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build trusted relationships with clients, and ensure high-quality, innovative solutions for surface transportation infrastructure across the region. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, management, and delivery of surface transportation projects, with a primary focus on schematic development for highways and roadways. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engaging regularly to understand needs, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction throughout project delivery. Direct multidisciplinary internal teams, including roadway, traffic, drainage, environmental, and structures, to deliver coordinated and technically sound design solutions. Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and client requirements. Guide the development of schematic design alternatives, alignment studies, preliminary layouts, and corridor level analysis. Support production of technical documents, reports, presentations, and project deliverables. Identify and mitigate project risks while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and proactive problem-solving. Support business development activities, including client relationship management, proposal development, and pursuit strategy. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and 10+ years of relevant surface transportation project experience, including schematic development, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months. Preferred Qualifications 20+ years of experience delivering schematicphase highway and roadway projects, ideally within TxDOT districts. Proven experience as a clientfacing project manager for transportation agencies. Strong background in developing roadway alternatives, schematic layouts, and preliminary design concepts. Demonstrated success managing large or complex transportation projects from concept through design. Additional Information 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. State/Province: Texas Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Dallas, TX - 13355 Noel Road Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 240000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

This role involves leading the planning, management, and delivery of surface transportation projects, focusing primarily on schematic development for highways and roadways. The manager will serve as the key client contact, directing multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and technically sound design solutions.