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AECOM Vice President, Southeast Water Regional Business Line Leader in Atlanta, Georgia
Company Description
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At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.
With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development, and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.
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Job Description
AECOM has an immediate need for a Southeast Water Regional Business Line Leader (RBLL), reporting to the East Water Regional Business Line Leader within a matrixed functional relationship to the East Region and Global Business Line (GBL) Water Chief Executive, this role will act as the leader of the Water business within the southeast sub-region (Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina), collaborating with the Regional CEO and leadership team, Water leaders in the region, Client Account Managers and other stakeholders to coordinate all Water matters in the sub-region with primary focus on the municipal and non-federal market. The ideal candidate will act as the focal point of day-to-day communication between the sub-region and the GBL team to understand and communicate regional priorities, lead strategic regional Water bids and facilitate identification of future Water pursuits and provide oversight and ensure operational support to in-flight programs. This role will also play a critical part in the definition and implementation of the regional Water growth strategy under the direction of the East Water RBLL and East Water Director of Growth.
About the Role
Generally responsible for providing strategic leadership of the region’s municipal and non-federal Water business
Act as day-to-day liaison between the sub-Region and other regional Water leaders and the Water GBL team, providing regular feedback and facilitating wider conversations and partnering as appropriate.
Accountable for setting and implementing business strategies, objectives, and financial outcomes Advances the strategic direction of the business line and positions the business line for sustained and continued profitable growth consistent within the context of the strategic plan.
Provides leadership within the region by communicating the strategy and objectives of the Water GBL. Participates in the development of regional growth and business development strategy in collaboration with Water leaders, market sector leaders and account managers under the leadership of the Director of Growth and East RBLL.
Ensures the success and growth of the business line within the region and in collaboration with other regions.
Sales and Growth
Report and participate on all Water bids in the region.
Own coordination of the forming of program teams as part of bids and mobilization.
Work with the local Client Service team to analyze and understand long, medium- and short-term Water opportunities to advise strategic planning and pursuit prioritization.
Water Operations
Work with local program managers to understand, oversee and report on the ongoing performance of programs in delivery to identify where support may be required for both Water and Advisory opportunities.
Responsible for profitability and client satisfaction.
Responsible for region P&L including revenue generation, project margin achievement, DSO, G&A, project delivery, client satisfaction, staff utilization, safety, claims resolution and quality.
Capability Development (People, Practice and Tools)
Liaise with Strategic Resourcing Leaders and Human Resources to strategically manage Water resource levels and availability.
Support the identification, pipelining, and succession planning for regional Water talent.
Take a degree of responsibility for Water resources and application of Water/Water advisory methodologies in the region.
Coordinate with regional digitization resources, where they exist.
The ideal candidate for this role will:
Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.
Have a sound understanding of the Water market in the region
Provide engagement with Key clients and stakeholders
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS Civil, Environmental or related degree, plus 12 years of water experience including 4 years of executive leadership.
Extensive knowledge of the Eastern U.S. and North America water market
Significant prior experience in municipal, provincial, state or intergovernmental agency projects and business development, including working with officials to establish and achieve business and project goals.
Proven experience in the successful management of business financials for engineering and consulting contracts.
Extensive knowledge of the water, wastewater, water resources business and product offerings
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's (MS) in Engineering. Civil, Environmental, or related degree
15 years of experience in the Water industry
Experience collaborating with other market sectors as necessary to support cross-discipline/business line/region collaboration.
Ability to broad scan other water related end markets and to assist in strategy development.
Agile response to fast paced, complex work environment and organizational change.
Additional Information
This position does not offer sponsorship
This position may offer relocation assistance based upon the qualified candidate
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $240,000.00 - $290,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10103949
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Business Management
Work Location Model: Please Select