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Senior Vice President Southern CA Area Manager

AECOM
Los Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2025

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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 Hunt is seeking an energetic, team-oriented, collaborative business builder and dynamic leader to support the expansion of our Southern California Construction business for the Senior Vice President / Southern CA Area Manager position.  This position with be located at our downtown Los Angeles office.

Job Summary: 

  • Demonstrate a history of building business, generating growth and inspiring a growth-minded team - building business.  
  • Responsible for creation and implementation of regional business strategy, business administration and leadership of regional office, including business development, marketing, preconstruction, project delivery and overall financial performance.
  • Responsible for client/project development, networking, business development and leadership of project pursuits.
  • Responsible for resource management as it relates to contract administration and project execution for successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management.
  • Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and cost management.
  • Monitor financial performance, assess financial risks, and make strategic decisions to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Responsible for overall regional performance including profit and loss of all projects. 
  • Provide leadership centered upon AECOM’s core values: Safeguard, Innovate, Collaborate, Deliver, Sustain, Thrive
  • Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and training new employees as needed to support business operations.

Key Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively

  • Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members.
  • Experience in setting strategic goals, creating plans, and executing initiatives.
  • Ability to develop a clear vision for the department or division and align it with the company's overall strategy. 

Industry Knowledge:

  • Possesses in-depth understanding of the industry, local marketplace, market trends, and competition.
  • Understands the organization's products, services, and business model. 

Strategic Planning:

  • Collaborates with other top-level executives to set long-term goals, align with the company's mission and vision, and establish the strategic direction of the local business. 

Communication Skills:

  • Possesses exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Can present ideas, strategies, and reports to top-level executives and stakeholders. 

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

  • Brings strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
  • Experience in handling complex and critical business situations.
  • Creative thinker and adept risk manager. 

Relationship Building:

  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry influencers. 

Change Management:

  • Experience in leading and driving organizational change initiatives.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving business needs. 

Financial Acumen:

  • Ability to understand and analyze financial statements and key performance indicators.
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Ethics and Integrity:

  • Strong ethical standards and a commitment to acting with integrity in all business dealings.

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