AVP, SW Dams & Hydropower Department Manager

About the role

The AVP, SW Dams & Hydropower Department Manager will lead AECOM's practice in the Arizona and Southern California areas. The Department is currently about 80 staff, including civil, geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineers; engineering geologists, and supporting disciplines, and it is growing at a rapid pace due to expanding backlog.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Southwest Dams and Hydropower Department serving Arizona, Utah, and Southern California areas.
• Deliver business results, including sales, revenue, profitability, and growth.
• Maintain and develop business with existing and new clients.
• Oversee project performance and team performance and provide direction and leadership to the team.
• Oversee teams performing design and engineering for dams, spillways, and appurtenant structures; hydropower projects; and geotechnical engineering services projects.
• Recruit new staff to the team and grow the business.
• Project Management – tracking and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare engineering services proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Review and ensure quality of project deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Perform Independent Technical Reviews.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in engineering or related field of study + 10 years of relevant experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s or PhD Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field. 7 years or more of progressive experience managing departments or teams of similar sizes. Demonstrated contributions (through publications, presentations, committee and/or board memberships) in industry events, conferences, and/or professional associations. Strong commitment to ensuring safe project execution.