2019-11-18
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Dallas
Texas
United States
United States of America - Illinois, Chicago
Job Summary
We are seeking visionary and dynamic Operations leadership for our Central Planning & Urbanism Business (inclusive of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design).
Primary responsibility is to drive operational performance for the Regional Planning & Urbanism business within the Building + Places group with a focus on project performance, staff utilization, resource management, fee strategy, and contracting terms. The role dual reports to the Central Region B+P Director of Operations and the Americas Planning & Urbanism Operations Lead and works in collaboration with the B+P Central Regional Business Line Leader, the Central Planning Lead, and the Central Urbanism Lead to drive performance on all Planning & Urbanism operations within the region.
As part of AECOM, our Buildings + Places business line contributes to AECOM’s success as a $20Bn fully integrated professional and technical services firm that designs, builds, and operates infrastructure assets in more than 150 countries around the world. A leader in all of the key markets that we serve — including transportation, environment, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government — AECOM professionals provide a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions for public and private sector clients. AECOM has had a leading role in delivering some of the most iconic projects in the world such as: the World Trade Center Redevelopment, planning for the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency program and many more. AECOM has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company from 2015 through 2019.
AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services Operating Group in the Americas (DCSA) is a $5B architecture, engineering, and consulting business with market-leading positions in Transportation, Water, Buildings, Government, Energy, and Environment. The Buildings + Places (B+P) Business Line, within DCSA, incorporates the Architecture, Building Engineering, Interior Design, Planning, Economics, Landscape Architecture, and Strategy+ Consulting Services across key markets including Cities, Corporate, Government, Transportation, Education, Healthcare, Justice, Mission Critical, Themed Entertainment/Leisure and Sports markets. Our Buildings + Places teams have planned and designed renowned urban environments including Liberty Park, New York; 34 th Street Harbor, Chicago; Denver Union Station, Denver; Yards West, Washington, DC; One Shenzhen Bay Landscape, China; Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, Washington, DC; LA2028 Olympic Bid, Los Angeles; Golden 1 Center Urban Plan, Sacramento, CA.
We are seeking an individual with an operations background in Planning, Landscape Architecture, and/or Urban Design with experience practicing in the Central U.S. (e.g. Gulf South or Midwest).
Leadership:
Responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Planning & Urbanism Business within the Central Region, including overall profitability of the group
Work in collaboration with Regional and National Leadership to align operations and allocate resources to execute the strategic growth plan
Lead a culture of innovation and collaboration
Partner with Planning & Urbanism practices in the Central Region to drive operational and financial improvements in the business
Champion change – makes the AECOM vision understandable, creates buy-in to the vision by linking day-to-day work to the attainment of the vision, engages and mobilizes others to drive change, reduces organizational ambiguity
LOCATION
Preferred home base in one of the top regional cities (e.g. Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, St. Louis, etc…).
COMPENSATION
An attractive compensation package commensurate with the significant responsibility and importance of this position will be offered to the successful candidate.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States Work Authorization
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10 years' experience including 2 years in leadership
Experience driving operational performance and improvements in an Architecture/Engineering Firm
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Planning, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, or Engineering
Certification or relevant credentialing
Deep knowledge of the marketplace, clients, contracting terms, labor force management, pricing, and Utilization metrics
Experience practicing in the Central United States (e.g. Gulf South, Midwest)
Other expertise may include concentrated experience in B+P client markets such as; Cities, Government, Transportation, Corporate, Commercial, Justice, Healthcare, Mission Critical, and Higher Education. Each considered an important market sector to the role
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Management
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 227387BR
Additional Locations US - Dallas, TX - 16000 Dallas Parkway, US - Denver, CO - 717 17th St, US - Kansas City, MO - 2380 McGee St, US - Minneapolis, MN - 800 S LaSalle Ave, US - Saint Louis, MO - 100 N Broadway 20th Floor
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.