AVP, Dams Engineering Practice Leader

About the role

AECOM is seeking an AVP, Dams Engineering Practice Leader in our West Region Water Business Line. This senior-level position will be based in Denver, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Support major projects as a technical leader, providing expertise and leadership of technical delivery teams.
• Serve as a program manager, project manager, or technical lead, directing teams on major dams and hydropower projects and programs.
• Act as technical lead of multi-disciplinary teams to the successful completion of the project, focusing on client communication and delivery.
• Support major dam and hydropower project pursuits in the Colorado, Mountain, and Four Corners area, leading major proposals, and engaging with clients.
• Support senior leaders in the development of business strategies for dams and hydropower in these regions based on market trends.
• Participate in client-facing activities to strengthen relationships with existing clients and win work with new clients.
• Maintain regular interaction with clients to ensure satisfaction with AECOM services and engage with project delivery personnel to proactively address client feedback on team performance.
• Support the business strategies and capture plans developed by business and growth leaders, aligning with AECOM’s business development strategies and technical capabilities, and coordinating project opportunities with the Dams & Hydropower Division Manager and Growth Lead, and senior project managers within the Water Business Line.
• Career Area: Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering. Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive and proven knowledge of dams and hydropower markets, trends, and clients.
• 15+ years dams and hydropower industry technical and leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience leading projects, client accounts, or business development initiatives.
• Strong reputation in the industry through participation in USSD, ASDSO, or related industry organizations.
• 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.