Drinking Water Practice Leader - West Region - job 1 of 6

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ENR's #1 rated water engineering firm, AECOM, is seeking a West Region Drinking Water Practice Leader to help drive innovation, growth, and technical excellence for all drinking water activities. AECOM is one of the nation's leading engineering firms with opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients on planning, engineering, and design projects.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serves as the leader of AECOM West Region Water Business Line’s drinking water activities, in coordination with region business line leader, market sector leads, division general manager(s), and growth leads.  This includes providing technical leadership and support to project teams during the execution of projects, driving growth of the Drinking Water practice and business in the US West Region, and providing technical engagement/leadership with clients and the industry during pursuit of Drinking Water opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership for project, support training and growth of staff, and support strategy and sale of AECOM’s services to this designated market sector.
• Has extensive knowledge of the business and product offerings to support cross-discipline/business line/region collaboration.
• Anticipate opportunities and trends in the business line, market sector and in adjacent market sectors.
• Serve as technical lead directing and executing work related to drinking water treatment.
• Provide technical support to other projects in the Water Business unit.
• Build strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the market sector.
• Development of major pursuits and provides oversight of capture plans that conform to the business development strategy and technical capabilities.
• Draw in technical expertise from across the organization to support pursuits.
• Continuously interacts with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
• Responsible for managing and developing employees in accordance with AECOM core values and performance management competencies, including managing talent and proactively supporting the performance management process.
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensures client focus, demonstrates commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivates others to ensure positive morale and engagement.
• Ensure that AECOM programs such as Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Ethics & Compliance are an overriding part of the organizational culture.
• Provide input on BD expenditures and priorities based on market trends.
• Coordinate with Technical Practice to align skills with market trends and to drive strategic technical leadership hires.
• Continuously build a strong professional network through personal contacts, conference planning and strategy development

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering. Environmental, Civil or Chemical preferred
• Extensive and proven knowledge of municipal drinking water market.
• 20+ years drinking water industry experience.
• Well-known in the industry through AWWA and related industry organizations
• 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.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.