Project Manager, Communications

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handover
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packages
• Coordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teams
• Oversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers
• Oversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks
• Oversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems
• Oversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems
• Oversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities required for operational railway communications systems
• Oversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals required for construction and operation

Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable on-the-job work experience
• Demonstrated experience managing communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance
• Experience overseeing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Strong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communications
• Experience managing fiber optic backbone networks, IP networking, and mission-critical communications infrastructure
• Experience managing radio systems delivery, including frequency planning, coverage validation, and interference assessment
• Experience securing regulatory, statutory, and jurisdictional approvals for communications infrastructure
• Experience managing integrated testing programs across multiple systems disciplines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h)

Benefits

• Sponsorship is provided for this role.
• Relocation is provided for this role.
• 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.