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Aviation Engineering Technical Practice Leader - Americas

AECOMOrlando
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:BA/BS degree and at least 12 years of progressive experience in aviation civil engineering and airport infrastructure projects, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, including 4 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in sales production, business development strategies, team leadership, client engagement, and developing compelling value propositions that align with client needs.

About the job

The Aviation Engineering Technical Practice Leader for the Americas will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation engineering within AECOM. Reporting directly to the Americas Aviation Lead, this leader is responsible for driving growth in the aviation engineering practice, ensuring high-quality service delivery, enhancing technical capabilities, and leveraging resources across various business lines. This position is ideal for a proactive individual with extensive connections within commercial airport facilities, who is eager to lead a thriving engineering practice.

This role presents an outstanding opportunity for collaboration with a diverse array of stakeholders, including clients, federal, state, and municipal officials, industry associations, technical experts, and project specialists in a vibrant work setting characterized by support and flexibility. The leader will also engage with the Global Aviation team and the transportation leadership in the US East and US West Regions.

Due to the nature of the role, location is flexible and may include remote or virtual work with occasional travel as required.

Core Responsibilities

Practice Growth and Sales

Contribute to practice growth, strategic planning, and the promotion of AECOM's services in the aviation sector, engaging with key strategic customers and partners across the Americas. Collaborate with Regional Aviation Market Sector Leads, the Global Aviation team, and Regional Aviation Division Managers to drive strategic business growth.

Foster strong relationships with clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders within the aviation sector, acting as a trusted ambassador for AECOM. Utilize technical expertise to contribute to the development of capture plans that align with our business development strategy and technical capabilities.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

  • Engaging in national collaboration with Aviation Planning, B+P, Construction Management, and across business lines for aviation civil engineering services.
  • Formulating and executing national strategies for aviation civil engineering projects that resonate with organizational goals, industry trends, and regulatory standards.
  • Building and structuring technical delivery teams equipped with the necessary skills for effective project execution.
  • Identifying and recruiting key industry talent based on market strategies.
  • Enhancing existing strategies to propel organizational growth within the Americas aviation market.
  • Providing leadership with insights on capabilities that support market growth and expand geographic reach.
  • Recognizing resource gaps that may hinder growth and addressing them effectively.

About AECOM

Join Us. Transform the World. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Our work enhances daily life, from improving commutes and ensuring energy access to providing clean water and transforming skylines. We are the leading infrastructure consulting firm globally, working alongside clients to address the world's most complex challenges and build sustainable legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to join AECOM. With a surge in global infrastructure investments, our services are in high demand. We invite you to share your innovative ideas and aspirations as part of our diverse team of over 50,000 professionals—including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers—delivering projects that create a meaningful and positive impact worldwide. We are one unified team, driven by our shared mission to deliver a better world. Join us.

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