Senior Highway Project/Design Build Manager

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AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Highway Project/Design Build Manager to lead the delivery of complex design-build and progressive design-build mega projects in Salt Lake City, Utah and throughout the surrounding region. This role will play a critical leadership position in managing large-scale transportation programs for state and local agencies, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and driving successful project execution from pursuit through final delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong relationships within the Utah transportation market and a proven ability to manage major roadway, highway, bridge, rail, and transit infrastructure projects under alternative delivery methods. This is an opportunity to shape transformative infrastructure that enhances mobility, safety, and economic growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large design-build and progressive design-build transportation mega projects across Utah and neighboring states.
• Serve as Project Manager from pursuit and proposal development through design, construction, and closeout.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams including roadway, structures, traffic, rail, environmental, and construction management professionals.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients including state departments of transportation and local transportation agencies.
• Provide strategic leadership during alternative delivery pursuits, including teaming strategies, technical solutions, and cost proposals.
• Monitor financial performance, contract compliance, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Foster strong working relationships with contractors, joint venture partners, and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop project managers and technical staff to build long-term organizational strength.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and design standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• Must possess UT state PE license or ability to obtain license within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of transportation project experience.
• Experience with Design Build delivery for final design.
• Design Build Project Experience.
• Experience leading and managing transportation design-build projects on large complex highway projects.
• Experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills and Ability to Lead Staff.
• Position will require frequent travel to project and client sites.

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. 

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