Dams Practice Leader (Pacific Northwest)

Description

• Maintain regular interaction with clients to ensure satisfaction with AECOM services and engage with project delivery personnel to proactively address client feedback on team performance.
• Develop strategies and capture plans for major pursuits, aligning with AECOM’s business development strategies and technical capabilities. Coordinate project opportunities with the Dams & Hydropower Division Manager and Growth Lead, and senior project managers within the Water Business Line.
• Lead the pursuit of major dam and hydropower projects in Southern California leading major proposals, and engaging with clients.
• Support senior leaders in the development of business strategies for dams and hydropower in these regions based on market trends and identify and pursue opportunities within the business line and adjacent sectors.
• Lead client-facing activities to develop business with existing clients and win work with new clients, build strong relationships with clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders related to the market sector.
• Serve as a program manager, project manager, or technical lead, directing teams on major dams and hydropower projects and programs. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to the successful completion of the project, focusing on client communication and delivery.
• Coordinate with AECOM's Technical Practice Leads and Division Managers to match team skills with market trends and drive strategic technical leadership hires.

Requirements

• Dams practice and business development lead with region.
• Ability to broad scan other water related end markets and to assist in strategy development.
• Strong reputation in the industry through participation in USSD, ASDSO, or related industry organizations.
• Agile response to fast paced, complex work environment and organizational change.
• Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• Proven ability to deliver projects and foster collaboration across geographies, disciplines, and business lines.
• 15+ years dams and hydropower industry technical and leadership experience.
• Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering. Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive and proven knowledge of dams and hydropower markets, trends, and clients.
• 5 years of experience leading projects, client accounts, or business development initiatives.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance