The selected candidate will join AECOM’s Washington, DC practice to build and lead the region’s Design + Planning sustainability business line. The primary focus will be to promote environmental and socioeconomic sustainability and climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in urban design, city planning, environmental performance, and policy projects. Main project areas of focus will include city and county level climate action /sustainability plans, federal facilities climate and sustainability plans, sustainability strategies for master plans, campus sustainability plans and work addressing recent federal energy related executive orders. The candidate will be expected to develop the practice according to market demands and AECOM capabilities.
This position will require someone with consulting experience and a strong background building relationships with and engaging the development community, federal and local governments, and other organizations in policies and practices that have led to success in meeting client sustainability objectives. Able to lead teams that combine innovative planning and sustainable design concepts with state-of-the-art tools for the quantitative analysis of the performance of built environments, including an understanding of the cost and benefits of more sustainable solutions. This position requires proven management capabilities, business development experience, and strong technical aptitude. This will require coordinating closely with AECOM’s Director of Sustainability in the West Region and other key leaders within Design + Planning and across AECOM’s other business lines of Architecture and Engineering, PM/CM, Economics, Water, Transportation, Energy and Environment.
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 50,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and has annual revenue in excess of $6 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
Job Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
•Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the principles and practices of sustainability planning and design with an emphasis on urban regeneration, green development economics, climate change adaptation and land-use/environmental policy.
•Strong grasp of key emerging policies and technologies.
•Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals, including policy makers.
•Ability to lead and work with cross functional/cross departmental teams
•Strong experience in business development and client service
•Proven external marketing experience including published articles, speaking engagements, etc.
•Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in urban planning, sustainable design, or a field related to sustainability planning. Candidate must be LEED accredited with LEED project experience.
•A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a field related to sustainable construction, planning and design
•Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
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