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AECOM Water Resources Growth Lead in Denver, Colorado
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Water Resources Growth Lead to drive innovation, growth, and technical excellence for surface water activities across our Pacific West Water Business Line. This senior-level leadership position requires an accomplished professional with proven engineering expertise and the ability to successfully drive business development.
As the Water Resources Growth Lead you will serve as a strategic lead coordinating with regional business line leaders, market sector leads, and a wide range of professionals throughout AECOM. This role combines technical leadership, business development, client relationship management, and team development to expand AECOM's water resources market presence and delivery capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Drive growth of the Surface Water practice across multiple US regions, focusing on municipal, industrial, and federal market sectors
Develop and execute strategic business development plans that align with AECOM's technical capabilities and market opportunities
Lead pursuit development and provide oversight of capture plans for major surface water opportunities
Anticipate market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in surface water management
Coordinate with Technical Practice leaders to align skills development with market demands
Technical Excellence & Project Leadership
Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex surface water engineering projects including:
Surface water treatment plant design and optimization
Raw water intake systems and pump stations
Water conveyance and distribution systems
Reservoir and watershed management
Water quality modeling and assessment
Regulatory compliance and permitting
Serve as technical lead directing and executing work related to surface water treatment and conveyance
Support training and professional development of technical staff
Ensure adherence to AECOM's quality standards and technical excellence initiatives
Client Relations & Business Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients including municipal water utilities, industrial clients, federal agencies, and private developers
Serve as primary client interface for strategic surface water accounts
Lead client engagement activities including technical presentations, workshops, and industry conference participation
Develop major pursuits and oversee proposal development that showcases AECOM's technical capabilities
Represent AECOM at industry conferences, technical committees, and professional organizations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
Preferred Qualifications
20+ years of relevant experience related to engineering for water projects
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
Experience with Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build project delivery
Professional Engineering License
Proven Business Development success
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $160,000.00 - $220,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10129949
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Business Development
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc