Aviation Engineering Technical Practice Leader - Americas

AECOMAustin

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:BA/BS degree with 12 years of progressive experience in aviation civil engineering and airport infrastructure projects or equivalent experience and/or education, including 4 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in business development strategy, team leadership, client engagement, and crafting compelling value propositions that address client needs.

About the job

The Aviation Engineering Technical Practice Leader for the Americas will play a pivotal role in enhancing the growth of our aviation engineering practice. Reporting directly to the Americas Aviation Lead, this leader will focus on elevating delivery quality, bolstering technical expertise within the practice, and leveraging cross-business resources to represent AECOM as a front-runner in the aviation industry. We seek an ambitious individual eager to lead a thriving engineering practice and who possesses extensive connections within commercial airport facilities.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for professional development and collaboration with a diverse array of stakeholders, including clients, federal, state, and municipal officials, industry associations, technical experts, and project specialists in a dynamic work setting characterized by a direct, supportive, and flexible culture. The Leader will engage with the Global Aviation team and transportation leadership across the US East and West Regions.

Given the nature of this role, the location is flexible and allows for remote or virtual work, with travel as required.

Core Responsibilities

Practice Growth and Sales

Drive practice expansion, strategy formulation, and service sales to the aviation sector. Collaborate with Regional Aviation Market Sector Leads, the Global Aviation team, and Regional Aviation Division Managers to foster growth. Support aviation capture managers in securing and executing major engineering projects.

Build and maintain robust relationships with clients, partners, industry groups, and stakeholders, serving as an ambassador for AECOM. Utilize technical expertise to help shape capture plans that align with business development strategies and technical capabilities.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Engaging in national collaborations with Aviation Planning, B+P, and Construction Management across aviation civil engineering services.
Creating and executing national strategies for aviation civil engineering projects that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Assembling and structuring technical teams with the necessary skills for successful project delivery.
Identifying and recruiting top industry talent based on market strategy.
Enhancing existing strategies to drive organizational growth in the Americas aviation market.
Providing leadership with insights on resource capabilities to facilitate market growth and expand geographic reach.

About AECOM

Join Us. Transform the World. At AECOM, we strive to create a better world. Whether it’s enhancing commutes, ensuring reliable power, providing clean water access, or reshaping skylines, our work significantly impacts people and communities. As a globally trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the world's most intricate challenges and build enduring legacies for future generations. With increasing infrastructure investments worldwide, there’s never been a more exciting time to join AECOM. We invite you to share your bold ideas and aspirations and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals dedicated to delivering projects that foster positive, tangible impacts globally. We are united by a common purpose: to create a better world. Join us!

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