Aviation Engineering Technical Practice Leader - Americas

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The Americas Aviation Engineering Technical Practice Leader will drive aviation engineering practice growth, reinforce delivery quality, and strengthen technical capabilities while collaborating with industry leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for contributing to practice growth, strategy, and sale of AECOM’s services to the Aviation sector, including key strategic customers and partners in the Americas – specifically collaborating with the Regional Aviation Market Sector Leads, Global Aviation team, and Regional Aviation Division Managers
• Works with the other business lines and market sector leaders in the regions to ensure strategic business growth. Support aviation capture managers in winning and delivering major engineering projects
• Build strong relationships and interact with clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders linked to the Aviation industry, serving as an ambassador for AECOM
• Drawing on technical expertise participates in the development of capture plans that conform to the business development strategy and technical capabilities
• Involved in national collaboration with Aviation Planning, B+P, Construction Management, and across business lines for aviation civil engineering services
• Develop and implement national strategies for aviation civil engineering projects that align with organizational goals, industry trends, and regulatory frameworks
• Build and structure technical delivery teams with appropriate skills for effective project delivery
• Identify key industry talent and hire key staff based on market strategy
• Expand upon existing strategies to drive organizational growth across the Americas aviation market
• Advise leadership on capabilities of resources that enable market growth and improve geographic reach
• Identify gaps in resources that inhibit growth and develop plans to address them
• Active involvement at project level to either perform QCs or project audits (especially large or high-risk projects) to confirm that we are taking the correct steps and meeting our Standard Operating Procedures
• Identify and train design center quality management leads to establish a network of senior level design quality professionals. Utilize the network to drive workshare across Americas aviation engineering practice
• Define and mitigate risks and commercial terms during the pursuit and contract execution process
• Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions, manage/contribute to achievement of sales goals, gross margin, backlog, and other financial and business goals
• Serve as Principal in Charge or Project/Program Manager for key pursuits and projects in the Americas that are of strategic importance
• Champion AI engineering initiative / establish working group for aviation civil practice
• Lead all phases of airport infrastructure projects-including planning, budgeting, design, permitting, and construction-ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and timely delivery
• Support project management in accountability of financial performance and productivity during project delivery
• Work closely and coordinate with Regional Managers, Project Directors, Project Mangers, Commercial Managers, Legal/Contract and corporate finance during project delivery
• Ensure full compliance with applicable FAA, ICAO, TSA, and other federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards
• Maintain training of staff on design requirements and regulatory compliance
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout project planning and execution, including environmental, geotechnical, and construction-related challenges
• Work in close collaboration with commercial, contracts, finance, legal on the oversight and management of change management, scope in the course of delivery
• Demonstrate familiarity with typical contracts, legal and commercial terms impacting delivery of design work
• Represent AECOM at industry events and maintain regular check-ins with clients
• Increase visibility and engagement at the industry and client levels as the National Engineer Lead
• Serve as the primary liaison with the aviation industry partners such as Airport Consultants Council, American Association of Airport Executives, Airports Council International – North America, and other organizations that support the aviation engineering practice
• Serve as the primary liaison with airport operators, federal agencies (e.g., FAA), state DOTs, consultants, and contractors to foster strong, collaborative relationships
• Build personal relationships with partner firms, clients and contractors in support of strategic initiatives
• Promote the Aviation Engineering Practice within AECOM. Engagement with the AECOM staff and shepherd a strong culture within the Aviation Engineering Practice. This includes office visits to engineering design centers and other AECOM offices
• Assist in recruiting top talent at key locations and conduct office visits. Develop and train the next generation of airport engineers
• Facilitate Engineering Practice calls, lead the annual Aviation Engineering Workshop, and participate in initiatives developed by the Workshop
• Lead Technical Excellence and the Technical Practice Network
• Communication and collaboration nationally to strengthen experience / resumes
• Aviation liaison to assess/establish/grow Landside civil practice
• Provide leadership to large teams made up of multiple design groups for the aviation civil engineering practice
• Inspire and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff

Requirements:

• BA/BS plus 12 years of progressive experience in aviation civil engineering and airport infrastructure projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership
• Experience must demonstrate sales production metrics, demonstrated skills in business development strategy, team leadership, client discovery and development of compelling value propositions that meet client's needs