Vice President, Transportation Business Development Lead

In this role you drive growth for TxDOT as the external-facing BD lead, steering strategy, pursuit, and relationships across TxDOT offices. You will align AECOM's resources to secure new and repeat work across transportation service lines, while navigating Texas policies and standards. You'll lead cross-functional teams, shape proposals, and elevate the firm's presence with TxDOT through strategic insight and stakeholder engagement. This is a high-impact role with a clear focus on expanding public-sector transportation opportunities and delivering projects that improve mobility and safety.

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• professional development opportunities
• collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Own end-to-end business development with TxDOT in collaboration with Texas leadership
• Represent AECOM to TxDOT leadership and serve as main liaison
• Oversee project delivery by aligning local/global resources with regulatory and contractual requirements
• Act as Principal-in-Charge on larger projects for client relationship, financial performance, and risk oversight
• Monitor industry trends and provide strategic recommendations for growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to expand service scope with TxDOT and guide pursuit teams on proposals
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure solutions meet goals and regulatory needs
• Prepare reports and executive-level presentations on status, performance, and improvement areas
• Maintain a high profile with TxDOT and transportation industry through conferences and networking
• Lead recruitment, training, and retention of talent for TxDOT opportunities

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent, including 4 years of leadership
• Experience with TxDOT standards, policies, and procedures in government context (preferred)
• Strong business development track record and existing TxDOT relationships
• Existing relationships within Texas transportation community and professional organizations (preferred)
• Team-oriented, able to thrive in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Solid understanding of capture process for professional services

• relationship building
• collaboration
• leadership
• knowledge of TxDOT standards, policies, regulations, and procedures
• capture management and proposal development
• market and policy awareness in transportation