VP, Strategy and Growth Leader (Water)

About the role

AVP of Strategy and Growth to drive the expansion of our Water business line across our Pacific West region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of regional growth strategies for the Pacific West Water business line, aligning with AECOM’s broader business objectives.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead, in coordination with operations and our federal team, the development of the annual sales plan.
• Focus division growth leaders to “on-strategy” clients and opportunities.
• Lead business development activities including capture planning, proposal development, and pursuit strategies for major projects and programs.
• Establish and expand relationships with public and private sector clients, identifying new business opportunities in water, wastewater, dams, mining, and water resources markets.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on water infrastructure projects, contributing to planning, design, and delivery.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to coordinate resources, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions across disciplines.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to position AECOM as a leader in water solutions.
• Manage financial performance related to growth initiatives, ensuring profitability and sustainable expansion.
• Represent AECOM at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand recognition and market presence.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience in water infrastructure engineering, business development, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership experience.
  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Strong network of client relationships across the western United States.
  • Proven success managing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs.
  • Experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic growth initiatives within an engineering consulting environment.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.