Sector Manager Transport Planning and Aviation at Aecom USA

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Planning, Aviation, Project Governance, Risk Management, Commercial Acumen, Network Modelling, Capacity Analysis, Corridor Planning, Integrated Transport Solutions, Digital Tools, Innovative Planning Methods, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Multimodal Infrastructure, Pavement Engineering

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Come grow with us. AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. Job Description Are you an experienced Transport Planner, Pavement Engineer or Aviation specialist ready to step into a senior leadership role where your strategic insight will shape major transport and infrastructure outcomes? Join our transport leadership team and help define the future of multimodal movement across NSW and beyond. What you’ll do You’ll lead a multidisciplinary Transport Planning, Pavements & Aviation Team, blending your aviation/transport planning expertise with technical delivery and client strategy. In this role you will: Lead and grow transport planning, highway, and aviation-related engineering projects, driving excellence from concept through delivery. Build trusted partnerships with government agencies, airport authorities, transport planners and private sector clients to expand AECOM’s footprint in aviation and broader mobility infrastructure. Apply your deep planning experience to inform network modelling, capacity analysis, corridor planning and integrated transport solutions that balance road, air and intermodal connections. Oversee project governance, risk and commercial performance to deliver high-quality outcomes that shape how people and goods move across regions. Champion digital tools and innovative planning methods to future-proof transport networks and strengthen bids and delivery capability. How you’ll make a difference Elevate aviation and transport planning at scale – bring your strategic thinking to major infrastructure programs and help clients solve complex mobility challenges. Shape smarter, safer networks – your insights will influence design, planning, and delivery approaches across road and air transport systems. Drive market growth – with your relationships, you’ll open doors to new opportunities across government, aviation authorities, and key transport stakeholders. Unlock innovation – from predictive planning analytics to digital modelling, you’ll promote tools that improve decision-making and delivery outcomes. Mentor and inspire teams – you’ll lead technical experts, nurturing diverse talent and fostering a culture where bold thinking thrives. You might be right for this if you have: A strong blend of aviation or transport planning experience, proven leadership in multimodal infrastructure and a passion for shaping transport outcomes that matter. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Extensive experience in aviation and transport planning within a consulting or infrastructure environment, including airports, surface access and multimodal transport networks Strong working knowledge of aviation pavements, airside and landside infrastructure, and how pavement design, maintenance and asset planning integrate with broader airport operations Proven experience leading complex planning and infrastructure projects, from strategic studies and business cases through to delivery support Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to airport operators, government agencies and transport authorities Experience contributing to or leading major pursuits, bids and growth initiatives across aviation, transport planning or pavement-related infrastructure Strong commercial acumen with experience managing risk, budgets and governance on large, high-profile programs A collaborative leadership style with a track record of developing high-performing teams and technical capability Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. 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. State/Province: New South Wales Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW

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Responsibilities

You will lead a multidisciplinary Transport Planning, Pavements & Aviation Team, driving excellence from concept through delivery. Your role includes building partnerships with government agencies and overseeing project governance to deliver high-quality outcomes.