Project Manager, Communications

Project Manager, CommunicationsAECOM is seeking a Project Manager, Communications, for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA. This is an on-site role.JOBS SUMMARY:The Project Manager, Communications, oversees the delivery of operational telecommunications systems on a major transportation infrastructure project, from design through procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover. The position covers fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, wayside and maintenance radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated communications and control systems.

Reporting to the Rail Systems Lead, the Project Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, risk, contractor performance, and coordination with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance, while overseeing communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers. The position also oversees FCC licensing, frequency coordination, spectrum management, interference analysis, regulatory approvals, and integrated testing, with travel of approximately 25-50% along the project alignment throughout the Central Valley, California.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee the delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handoverOversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packagesCoordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teamsOversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providersOversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networksOversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systemsOversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systemsOversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities required for operational railway communications systemsOversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilitiesCoordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals required for construction and operationSupport radio frequency planning, radio spectrum allocation, interference analysis, and coverage validation programsOversee responses to regulator comments, agency reviews, and approval conditions through final authorizationOversee development and execution of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrated testing strategies, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, radio coverage testing, and trial runningCoordinate integrated testing with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, and operational control systems, and manage defect resolution, corrective actions, and final system acceptanceSupport project reporting, forecasting, change management, stakeholder engagement, revenue service demonstration, and operational handoverQualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable on-the-job work experienceDemonstrated experience managing communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptanceExperience overseeing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary delivery teamsStrong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communicationsExperience managing fiber optic backbone networks, IP networking, and mission-critical communications infrastructureExperience managing radio systems delivery, including frequency planning, coverage validation, and interference assessmentExperience securing regulatory, statutory, and jurisdictional approvals for communications infrastructureExperience managing integrated testing programs across multiple systems disciplinesExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h)Experience with California High-Speed Rail, HS2, European rail programs, or comparable large-scale rail programsExperience delivering wayside radio, maintenance radio, dispatch communications, or mission-critical communications systemsFamiliarity with FCC licensing requirements and U.S. telecommunications regulationsExperience with fiber optic backbone networks, IP/MPLS systems, LTE, private wireless networks, or FRMCSExperience managing regulatory approvals, communications licensing, and entry into revenue service activitiesBudget and schedule accountability on contracts valued at $100 million or greaterPMP, PRINCE2, PE, or comparable project management or engineering certificationAt least ten (10) years of experience delivering telecommunications, operational communications, or rail systems projectsAt least ten (10) years of project management experience on major transportation or infrastructure programsAdditional InformationSponsorship is provided for this role.Relocation is provided for this role.