Roadway Program Manager

Job Description

Join AECOMs Transportation team in Atlanta and play a key leadership role in delivering complex transportation programs across Georgia. As a Roadway Program Manager you will provide strategic oversight of roadway programs and multidisciplinary teams ensuring successful delivery of client objectives operational excellence and long-term program performance. This position offers a hybrid work option.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing overall program leadership and oversight for roadway design contracts and transportation programs.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients fostering trusted relationships and supporting long-term business objectives.
• Managing program-level scope schedule budget quality risk and performance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and resources to ensure consistent efficient and successful project delivery.
• Monitoring program performance metrics and implementing strategies to improve delivery quality and client satisfaction.
• Leading project managers and technical leads in the execution of roadway drainage traffic right-of-way utility coordination and construction support services.
• Supporting business development efforts including capture planning proposal development contract negotiations and client engagement.
• Identifying and mitigating program risks while proactively managing change and stakeholder expectations.
• Driving implementation of quality management processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the program.
• Mentoring project managers and technical staff to support leadership development succession planning and workforce growth.
• Collaborating with regional and national leadership to align program execution with strategic business goals.

Qualifications :

Minimum :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering or related discipline and 8 years of related experience including roadway project delivery and leadership responsibilities or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Georgia PE License.

Preferred:

• Fifteen years of experience managing transportation programs and roadway design projects.
• Experience serving as Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager on GDOT contracts.
• Experience working on GDOT Alternative Delivery Projects
• Experience managing on-call contracts task order programs or large transportation design programs.
• Strong understanding of GDOT policies procedures and plan development processes.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not an option for this position

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time