Growth Leader - Environmental, Health and Safety Division

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Growth Leader to join our EHS & Air Practice within the Environment Business Line. Our team provides innovative solutions to help a diverse range of federal, state/local, and private clients navigate EHS regulations and achieve sustainable compliance solutions.

Our successful candidate will be responsible for driving EHS business growth, developing new client relationships, and expanding our market presence. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in environmental/EHS consulting and a proven track record of business development.  This opportunity can be based in any of our Western state locations within AECOM.  

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement growth strategies to expand our client base and market presence.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the EHS consulting sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage EHS proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Manage large and strategic program to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with internal EHS teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for EHS growth.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental consulting, with a focus on business development and growth.
• This role will require some travel to client sites, which may include both local and national locations. Candidates should be prepared for travel up to 25% of the time, depending on client and program needs.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in environmental science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of previous environmental consulting experience focused on growth and business development functions.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, policies, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in