AVP, Dams Engineering Practice Leader (Texas)

Overview

Lead Texas dam & hydropower practice, drive business development, build teams and manage projects

Key Responsibilities

• practice lead
• business development
• project management
• strategy development
• proposal lead
• team recruitment

Tasks

-Lead the dams practice and business development in Texas, working with the West Region Dams & Hydropower Division Manager, Growth Leads, and Global Dams & Hydropower Lead. -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. 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. -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. -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 the pursuit of major dam and hydropower projects in Texas, leading major proposals, and engaging with clients. Develop strategies and capture plans for major pursuits, aligning with AECOM’s business development strategies and technical capabilities. Coordinate opportunities with the Dams & Hydropower Division Manager and Growth Lead, and senior project managers within the Water Business Line. -Develop and grow the dams and hydropower team in Texas, and coordinate work with other teams. Plan and lead the recruitment of staff at all levels. -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
• hydropower
• 15+ years
• leadership
• bachelor's
• master's

What You Bring

-Proven ability to deliver projects and foster collaboration across geographies, disciplines, and business lines. -Extensive and proven knowledge of dams and hydropower markets, trends, and clients. -Project/client related travel may be required. -Ability to broad scan other water-related end markets and to assist in strategy development. -15+ years dams and hydropower industry technical and leadership experience. -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 -Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering. Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or a related field is preferred. -5 years of experience leading projects, client accounts, or business development initiatives.

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Benefits

-Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

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.

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Visa Sponsorship

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