Transit/Rail Department Leader & Client Account Manager – Pacific Northwest

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Job Description

The Transit/Rail Department Leader & Client Account Manager – Pacific Northwest will need to be a growth minded leader who can support the Division Manager and work collaboratively with other senior leadership and mentor staff in a dynamic setting to drive business development, capture management, account management, project management, project delivery, technical excellence and quality, while ultimately growing a profitable business. The ideal person would be a civil engineer with delivery experience, and both growth and P&L experience.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Act as an external leader for AECOM and maintain a visible profile in the region
• Build and cultivate a high performing team that thrives in a face paced growth environment
• Support growth, strategy, and sale of AECOM’s Transit-Rail Services
• Embody AECOM’s Safeguard value consistently, and driving a culture that puts safety first
• Demonstrate relentless customer focus by developing meaningful relationships, identifying and adding value to client needs, and ensuring a client driven culture
• Work closely with operations and other leadership as it relates to staffing, recruiting, retention, employee engagement,
• Support project performance, quality, safety, technical excellence, and business unit profitability
• Help build a strong and thriving culture in the West Coast that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and innovation
• Lead negotiations of contractual and financial agreements with clients and sub-consultants
• Thinking strategically while driving the financial execution of the P&L for the Division

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS and 12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education, including 4 years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Civil Engineer in Washington
• BS Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership and managing large teams of people with prior P&L experience
• Ability to scope/estimate complex projects
• Track and manage task budgets and schedule experience
• Ability to build broad and deep internal and external networks, and capable of communicating to inspire and lead others
• Ability to teach and mentor technical staff by demonstrated knowledge of relevant technical skills and tools
• Team-oriented individual with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and simply to clients, leadership, and technical staff
• Ability to balance various responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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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.

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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.

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