Requisition/Vacancy No.    36077BR
Position Title    Deputy Transportation Project Design Manager Chicago
Job Category    ENGINEERING - PROJECT / PROGRAM / MANAGEMENT
AECOM Business Line    Transportation
Office Region    USA - Midwest
Office Location    US - Chicago, IL
Job Description   
Working at AECOM makes you a member of a global team and an award-winning company. You are supported through a network of connections within your role, your discipline and the regions in which you operate.

With 41,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

Transportation

At AECOM, our global network of planners, engineers, project managers and supporting technical specialists provides high quality services to public and private sector clients around the world.  Travel by land, by sea or by air, and you will encounter transportation systems and facilities that AECOM has planned or designed. Whether a new subway system for New York City, a massive urban development project in the United Arab Emirates, a major container terminal in the port of Hong Kong, a 25-mile toll road in Western Sydney, or the capital improvement program at Los Angeles International Airport; they are all part of AECOM's award-winning global transportation experience.


General Duties:    
The successful candidate for this position will function as the Deputy Project Manger for AECOM’s annual services as the General Engineering Consultant to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA).  In this capacity, this individual will primarily be responsible for overseeing and managing all design-related activities provided by AECOM to ISTHA.  Secondary responsibilities will include providing assistance on AECOM’s annual Trust Indenture services and planning and programming activities.  Additionally, this individual will assist the Project Manager in the day to day duties and responsibilities at ISTHA.


Position Duties


·        Assist Project Manager with manhour management and reporting

·        Assist Project Manager with management of staff

·        Direct design activities performed by AECOM including:

Ø      Conceptual design

Ø      Preliminary investigations

Ø      Contract Document preparation

Ø      Preparation of studies/reports

·        Direct design review activities performed by AECOM

·        Provide assistance with Trust Indenture services including the Annual Inspection

·        Assist with programming and planning activities including the preparation of studies, development of programs, and evaluation of system needs.

Specific Requirements

·        12-15+ years experience with emphasis on highway design, geometrics, traffic, interchanges, and roadway safety.  Both Phase I and Phase II experience is preferred.

·        Illinois PE

·        Experience preparing studies and contract documents for ISTHA and IDOT

·        Phase III construction experience beneficial

·        Demonstrated strong management capabilities

·        Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the ISTHA system

·        Strong verbal and written skills

·        Demonstrated strong client relations capabilities

AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package.  AECOM is much more than just a place to work.  It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide.  It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people.  It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.  Come grow with us!  AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.