Areawide Growth Leader – Transportation Planning

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Areawide Growth Leader – Transportation Planning to drive the strategic growth of our Transportation Planning practice across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. This position plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, supporting major pursuits, and expanding AECOM’s planning market presence.

You will drive market strategy, client development, and capture efforts focused on surface planning, transportation/environmental planning, NEPA, active transportation, corridor planning, freight and goods movements, and in support of multimodal planning, transit,and rail planning.  This position will include close coordination with our operations and delivery leaders to align pursuits with capabilities and resources, and to ensure seamless handoffs from capture to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a growth strategy for transportation planning in the DMV that aligns with AECOM’s regional and business line objectives.
• Develop market and account plans focused on priority agencies and programs (e.g., public-sector transportation agencies, MPOs, local municipalities and counties).
• Lead pipeline development, market intelligence, and strategic positioning for priority clients and programs.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with executive and technical stakeholders to position AECOM as the partner of choice. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, connecting their needs with AECOM’s planning and multidisciplinary capabilities.
• Lead or support capture planning on key pursuits, including teaming strategy, value proposition development, and positioning.
• Partner with operations, delivery, and technical leaders to align growth priorities with staffing, capabilities, and delivery capacity.
• Collaborate with Strategy & Growth teams, Client Account Managers, and other market sectors to maximize cross-business opportunities.
• Partner with Transportation Planning operations leadership to align growth priorities with staff capabilities and long-term business plans.
• Oversee pipeline, account plans, and key pursuits; ensure high-quality proposals that address client needs and reflect AECOM’s technical excellence.
• Ensure disciplined use of CRM and pursuit management processes.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning, consulting, or professional services with a strong emphasis on business development, growth strategy, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Proven track record of winning work, supporting major pursuits, and growing public-sector planning programs.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas to executive and technical audiences.
• Experienced and knowledgeable within the industry network and established client and partner relationships in the DMV market.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• AICP and/or Professional Engineer (PE) credential (PE in MD/DC/VA a plus).
• Comprehensive knowledge of DMV transportation agencies, planning organizations, funding programs, and procurement processes.
• Existing relationships with DOTs, transit agencies, MPOs, and local jurisdictions in the region.
• Familiarity with federal and state procurement and funding programs (e.g., IIJA, FTA, FHWA) and local procurement systems and processes.
• Experience spanning multimodal corridor planning, transit and rail, active transportation, freight planning, performance-based planning, and NEPA/transportation-environmental interfaces

Additional Information

• Relocation is an option for this position.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United St ates. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.

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. 

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