Water/Wastewater Project Director - AECOM

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AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a dynamic, talented Project Director and New Jersey Municipal Market Leader for immediate employment to be based out of our Piscataway, New Jersey office. The appropriate qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career leading regional, state, and municipal water and wastewater projects, and demonstrated ability to develop business with existing and new clients in New Jersey.  This position offers a unique opportunity to work within an established and successful group that offers a diverse range of technical challenges and career development opportunities.  The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and leads capture of new business.  
  • Represents AECOM in the marketplace and with client C-suite leadership and staff to raise the company’s profile.
  • Develops strategic plan for sustained growth with municipal clients in New Jersey and establish pipeline of pursuit opportunities.
  • Pre-positions, and leads program and project pursuits for new and existing clients.
• Directs and manages the entire project from planning through design and construction.
  • Overall responsibility of the project delivery including but not limited to financial performance, schedule, staffing, execution, and contract closeout.
  • Engages with clients regarding project matters and to understand needs
  • Provides guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and is the primary liaison between AECOM and the client.
  • Identifies and hires qualified staff to expand water/wastewater design capabilities in New Jersey that will serve the New York Metro area

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with twelve (12+) years of related experience in water/wastewater/water resources consulting and engineering management
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection and distribution systems and client/consultant relations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of related experience in water/wastewater/water resources consulting and engineering management
• Registered Professional Engineer licensed in New Jersey and New York or capable of obtaining the required license within 9 months of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Participation in water community activities including Water Environment Federation and American Water Works Association
• Proven ability of leading business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and managing project deliveries
• Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members and demonstrated ability to successfully work in diverse teams

This position does not offer sponsorship

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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.

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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.