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AECOM Global Desalination Practice Leader in Houston, Texas
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Global Desalination Practice Leader. This senior level position will ideally be based in one of our North America, Australia or Middle East offices, but could be located in any of our offices worldwide. AECOM is one of the world's leading engineering firms with opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients to create sustainable water solutions around the globe.
This strategic leadership position will help grow our global water business with an emphasis on expansion of our global desalination market share. This industry-leader will help to prioritize our global desalination market investment and drive growth in desalination sector. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the global desalination market, emerging trends and opportunities and will have held leadership role(s) in the development and implementation of desalination projects around the globe.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Serves as part of a senior core team for AECOM’s business opportunity development and project delivery activities in support of our global seawater desalination market.
Coordinate with the Regional Water Business Line Leadership, Global Water Market Sector Lead, and sub-region Region Business Line Leaders and area market sector leads.
Develop and coordinate global desalination market strategy based on knowledge of the global desalination market, with an emphasis on seawater desalination, desalination technologies, and emerging market trends.
Work with regional business development and project delivery teams to develop regional desalination market sub-strategies and drive growth
Serve as project director/technical lead directing and executing work related to seawater desalination
Provide technical support to other projects in the Water Business Line
Assist in development and implementation of major pursuit capture strategy and provide oversight of capture plans
Coordinate with regional and market sector leadership and Technical Practice Network to align skills with market trends and to drive strategic technical leadership hires
Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensure client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement.
Leverage technical expertise from across the organization to support pursuits
Continuously interact with clients assuring satisfaction with AECOM services and interact with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner
Build strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the market sector
Continuously build a strong professional network through personal contacts, conference planning and strategy development
Ensure that AECOM programs such as Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Ethics & Compliance are an overriding part of the organizational culture.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree + demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 6 years of leadership.
Extensive and proven knowledge of global desalination market, including desalination technology, project delivery models, and emerging market trends
Demonstrated experience in desalination (or similar water/wastewater scheme) project/program development, planning, design and implementation
Strong relationships and experience working with clients and potential clients in the global desalination market
Additional Information
Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering. Environmental, Civil or Chemical preferred
20+ years water industry experience
Well-known in the industry through American Water Works Association, Australian Water Association, International Desalination and Reuse Association, and related industry organizations, as demonstrated through publications and presentations related to seawater desalination
Ability to broad scan other water-related end markets and to assist in strategy development
Agile response to fast paced, complex work environment and organizational change
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $190,000.00 - $245,000.00.
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.
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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.
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: J10113200
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Global Business Lines
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc