AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a dynamic, talented, and growth-oriented Water Growth Lead and Sr. Project Manager for immediate employment based in Rochester or Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate will support the strategic growth, client engagement, business development, and project delivery efforts for AECOM's Water practice in Rochester and Buffalo, NY. This leadership role is responsible for expanding AECOM's market presence with municipal water utilities, public authorities, counties, and state agencies while supporting the planning, design, and implementation of critical water infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully developing client relationships, leading major pursuits, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering complex water projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AECOM's Water practice in Rochester, Buffalo, and throughout New York while working within an established and successful Water Business Line that provides diverse technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and career growth
Responsibilities:
- Implement strategic growth initiatives for AECOM's Water market across Upstate New York.
- Lead business development activities, including client engagement, capture planning, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interview preparation.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with municipal utilities, water authorities, counties, and regulatory agencies.
- Serve as Client Account Manager for local clients and support long-term client satisfaction and growth.
- Manage and oversee water projects from planning and funding through design, construction, and startup.
- Provide responsibility for project performance, including financial management, staffing, resource allocation, quality, schedule, and contract administration.
- Support the successful delivery of both drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects including: treatment facilities, transmission systems, pump stations, collection system, storage facilities, source water improvements, and resiliency projects.
- Collaborate with regional and national technical leaders to pursue and deliver major infrastructure programs.
- Conduct risk and opportunity assessments for new project pursuits and strategic investments.
- Participate in and maintain leadership visibility within industry organizations including the New York Section American Water Works Association (AWWA), New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), and related professional associations.
- Provide technical leadership related to treatment, conveyance, asset management, sustainability, resiliency, and emerging contaminants.
- Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Lead with an interest in developing talent and successfully working across diverse teams, disciplines, and geographies.