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AVP, Dams Engineering Practice Leader (Southern California)

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The Role

Overview

Lead dam and hydropower practice, driving business development and project delivery in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities

  • strategy development
  • client management
  • pursuit lead
  • program management
  • team coordination
  • technical hiring

Tasks

-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. -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. -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

  • 15+ years
  • hydropower
  • leadership
  • phd
  • business dev
  • industry reputation

What You Bring

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

Benefits

-Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position. -Relocation is available for this role.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems

Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.