Managing Principal - Buildings + Places - AECOM

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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AECOM is seeking a dynamic Managing Principal to lead and expand our multidisciplinary Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, and Urbanism + Planning consulting practice, based in our Boston office. We are looking for a Boston-based, industry-recognized leader with established client relationships, particularly in the public sector, who can elevate AECOM as a top infrastructure consulting firm in New England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead AECOM’s 65-person Buildings & Places (B+P) practice, driving the local strategy to build strong client relationships, secure strategic opportunities, and deliver key projects across the region
• Business Growth: Develop and execute the strategic growth plan for the region, including client outreach, securing NSR Bookings, and leading major pursuit
• Collaboration: Work closely with Clients, Design Principals, Market Sector Leaders, and Project Managers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions
• Market Expertise: Demonstrate strong relationships and a proven ability to secure and deliver work with New England’s major public agency clients
• Thought Leadership: Provide design and thought leadership on key projects and programs, contributing to AECOM’s reputation for excellence
• Team Development: Build and mentor high-performance design teams, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration. Align operations with strategic priorities and empower others through coaching and support
• Change Management: Champion AECOM’s vision by making it relatable, inspiring buy-in, and mobilizing teams to drive meaningful change

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field (Engineering, Interior Design, Planning), with ten (10) years of relevant experience and/or education, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
• Licensed professional Architect, Engineer, or Interior Designer with experience in a national or regional organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or professional degree in Architecture or a related discipline
• Proven track record in leading and growing a multidisciplinary, cross-business line practice
• Strong client relationships and successful project delivery within Boston and New England’s major public agencies.
• Expertise in strategic business development, client management, and revenue growth
• Experience in driving business development through early client engagement, scope development, interviews, and client relations
• Experience as Principal-in-Charge of large, multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Regional Leadership, Market Sector Leaders, and Project Directors to define project scopes, plans, and schedules
• Proven success in delivering projects within budget and schedule, ensuring targeted profit margins, and managing client expectations
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Passion for mentoring and developing staff to enhance their careers and contribute to the firm’s growth
• 15+ years of experience in the Boston/New England market
• Experience in client markets such as Transportation, Higher Education, Federal, and Cities is a plus

• Relocation assistance may be available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.