Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Vertical Transportation Department Manager to lead our New York Metro Vertical Transportation Group.

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

Provide engineering technical and management leadership for the Vertical Transportation team and will manage a group comprised of 11 staff members and coordinate with contractors on Design Build opportunities as well as other disciplines.

Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.

Candidate will initiate and maintain extensive contacts with senior- level engineers within the company and with key engineering officials at various agencies and authorities.

Candidate will utilize relativity, foresight, and senior engineering judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual engineering problems.

Candidate will also determine program objectives and requirements, organize programs and projects, and develop standards and guidelines for the team.

Will be responsible for supervision of staff and administrative functions associated with running a group of professionals in addition to overseeing project budgets and quality of deliverables.

Candidate will lead by example and provide guidance that will develop future leadership by mentoring and coaching members of the team.

Overseeing production of drawings and specifications for vertical transportation projects.

Developing vertical transportation design concepts, calculating number, size and speed of lifts for all types of buildings including high rise.

Supervising and coordinating the work of others and coordinating work with engineers of other disciplines.

Designing and providing design oversight of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways and retrofitting these into existing facilities with very congested existing systems and infrastructure.

Undertaking lift traffic analysis, ideally utilizing Elevate® Producing reports including conceptual design, scheme design and preparation of reports at key RIBA design stages of projects.

Overseeing production of drawings and specifications for vertical transportation projects.

Inspecting installations and witnessing testing on site.

Supporting the wider activities of the Vertical Transportation team.

Undertaking site surveys and producing resultant reports.

Attending design team and client meetings as required.

Understanding and implementing company Safety Health and Environment Policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 10 years of related Vertical Transportation Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leading a team of about 10 Vertical Transportation professionals
• Be able to design and deliver vertical transport solutions on major and/or complex projects
• A strong analytical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles
• The ability to communicate clearly, through sketching, speaking and in writing, with client s and design teams
• Proven experience of undertaking vertical Transportation Design, using passenger traffic analysis software where appropriate
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
• Able to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projects
• Able to quickly develop successful client relationships
• Advanced knowledge and experience in utilizing design software including passenger traffic analysis software (ELEVATE) CADD, BIM, Revit, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Extensive vertical transportation experience and preferably come from a lift contracting or consulting background
• Familiarity and experience with MTA standards and guidelines
• Qualified Elevator Inspector Certification or ability to obtain
• NVQ4, HNC or equivalent Lift or appropriate engineering qualification
• PE or QEI license

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position
• Offered rate of compensation (NYC locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $154,000-210,000 annually (exempt).

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.