Growth Leader (Dams/Mining & Hydropower)

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AECOM is seeking a Growth Leader for our Dams/Hydropower and Mining Divisions in our West Region Water Business Line. This senior level position will ideally be based in Colorado, but we are open to other locations in California, Oregon, or Washington.

With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects, our expertise in dam/reservoir and mine tailings engineering is unmatched. From feasibility studies to design, construction, and maintenance, we cover every aspect of the process, ensuring the longevity and safety of critical water infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our legacy, bringing innovative solutions to life and making a meaningful impact on global water resources.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the U.S. West Regional Water Business Line Leader, serve as the Growth Leader for Dams/Hydropower and Mining in the West Region and coordinate closely with National/Global Dams and Mining Practice Leaders, Market Sector Leads, Division Managers, and Growth Leads.
• The primary responsibility involves developing the business strategy for growing the dams/hydropower and mining business in the US West Region. This includes identifying, positioning, leading and preparing proposals/presentations to win planning/design/construction management services in dams/hydropower and mining.
• The position involves client-facing activities including driving business with existing clients, generating business with new clients, and leading delivery of major projects and programs.
• The candidate is expected to drive growth of the dams/hydropower practice and the mining practice in AECOM’s US West Region.
• Develop and act as Capture Manager for major pursuits including providing oversight of capture plans.
• Identify and pursue opportunities and trends in the business line, market sector and in adjacent market sectors.
• Serve as principal-in-charge, program manager, project manager, or technical lead when needed, directing and executing strategic work related to major dams/ hydropower or mining projects and programs.
• Build strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the market sector.
• Draw in technical expertise from across the organization to support pursuits.
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, emphasize client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to promote positive morale and engagement.
• Promote AECOM values of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ethics & compliance in client involvement and project delivery.
• Monitor and manage business development expenditures and priorities in the US West Water region based on market trends.
• Coordinate with AECOM’s Technical Practice Leads and Division Managers to align the team’s skills with market trends and to drive strategic technical leadership hires.
• Continuously build AECOM reputation in the industry through a professional network of personal contacts, conferences and strategy development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including a minimum of 6 years leadership experience.
• Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering. Civil, Structural or Geotechnical preferred.
• Extensive and proven knowledge of dams/ hydropower and mining markets, trends, and clients.
• 20+ years dams/ hydropower and mining industry technical and leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading projects, client accounts, or business development initiatives.
• Strong reputation in the industry through participation in USSD, ASDSO, Mining or 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.
• Proven ability to deliver projects and foster collaboration across geographies, disciplines, and business lines.

Up to 50% project/client related travel may be required.

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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.