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AECOM has an excellent career opportunity or a creative, highly talented and experienced Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) / Transaction Advisor for the USAID-funded Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI).  PGI will provide infrastructure project design and delivery support to remove barriers to strategic infrastructure opportunities, such as economic, legal, regulatory, technology, environmental and safety barriers. PGI will provide infrastructure transaction advisory services and technical assistance on a flexible, rapid response basis to specific public or private sector projects that resolve legal, technical, or regulatory barriers to implementation.

The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) and to provide support in overall project leadership, management, and technical direction of the anticipated activity. The DCOP will oversee some technical components as needed.  This position will report to AECOM’s East Region-Water Business Line out of Chelmsford, MA, USA and can be remote for qualified candidates already located within the Continental United States. 

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the COP in managing a multi-disciplinary team, and providing leadership, technical direction, and quality oversight to achieve project objectives and meet all contractual requirements.
• Lead all technical delivery related to transaction advisory support for the target investment advancing key economic corridors.
• Support management of overall technical teams in the development of technical deliverables related to infrastructure development to bring bankable projects to financial close.
• Help the COP ensure environmental compliance including assessments and due diligence programs.
• Effectively represent AECOM through communication and reporting to USAID technical and contract personnel and serve as acting COP as needed.
• Identify and manage technical resource needs with AECOM project support staff,
• Identify issues and risks related to project implementation, provide mitigation strategies, and monitor through resolution.
• Help ensure that systems are established and maintained, and adequate resources are applied to meet requirements for cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Monitor project subcontractors and partners and engage AECOM contracts staff to achieve efficient and effective subcontract compliance.
• Oversee the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning program to ensure compliance with all USAID reporting requirements.
• Provide overall quality assurance support delivery of priority projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, project finance, international development, business administration, or related field plus 8 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure transaction advisory services and/or engineering planning and design.
• Experience managing engineering, infrastructure transaction advisory, or construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure transaction advisory services and/or engineering planning and design.
• Eight (8) years of experience in implementing projects of similar complexity, scope and budget, including in multiple continents and countries concurrently. 
• Five (5) years of experience managing engineering, infrastructure transaction advisory, or construction projects including 5 years of working in International Development.
• Proven experience working in Africa, the Indo-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Strong background in managing programs funded by USAID, MCC, DFC, and/or the U.S. State Department, with in-depth knowledge of their procedures, protocols, reporting requirements, and organizational structures.
• Expertise in quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Master’s degree in Finance or a related field.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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. 

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