Manager, Economic Development & Urban Policy

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Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Lead economic & urban policy consulting, analysis, and business development for infrastructure.
9 days ago ago
$110,000 - $165,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
governance advice
  • Advising on Effective Governance Strategies
What you bring
8+ years
master's
arcgis
python
excel
leadership
  • 8+ years of professional experience at a planning and economics consulting firm, or equivalent professional experience in urban economics, strategy, urban planning, public policy analysis, data science, real estate, or related fields
  • Experience leading quantitative and qualitative economic analysis related to economic & community development, public financing, resilience, sustainability, and/or real estate
  • Experience working closely and collaboratively with many disciplines, including urban planners and urban designers as well as infrastructure experts in transportation, ports, water, environment, and/or energy
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university in a related field
  • ArcGIS and other spatial or data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python)
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy Analysis, Business, Real Estate or a related field plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Strong technical skills, including experience with one or more of the following software packages:
  • Experience presenting and developing content for proposals, interacting with clients, having leadership on multiple parallel projects, managing project teams, presenting professional work at meetings, workshops, and industry conferences
  • Comfort working in Excel to develop financial cashflows from scratch
Benefits
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
  • 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.
Culture + Values
  • Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
  • Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
  • Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
  • Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
  • Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
  • Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
  • Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
  • Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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Manager, Economic Development & Urban Policy at Aecom in New York, NY