Environmental Remediation Senior Team Leader

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a dynamic and highly talented Environmental Remediation Senior Team Leader to join our team in Houston, Texas. The Senior Team Leader will work directly with multiple Oil, Gas & Chemical department managers to continuously improve program delivery excellence and achieve strategic objectives on major accounts. 

This is a hybrid (office and remote) role, that has both internal and external-facing responsibilities, with opportunity to apply and further develop multi-faceted programmatic managerial and client development skills.  You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in program management, project management, and technical roles.  

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and People Management:

• Manage an estimated 8-10 local and regional staff within departments of approximately 40 staff across multiple offices and states.
• Participate in feedback for Project Managers and technical staff to ensure client satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Ensure technical project delivery staff are trained and mentored for career development.
• Coach project managers and team leaders on business performance and KPIs, implementing processes to exceed metrics.
• Evaluate and manage the performance of direct reports and other team members.
• Mentor and support department members, enhancing coordination and identifying future leaders.
• Act as a focal point for issue resolution and provide rapid follow-up to address concerns.
• Optimize regional staff resourcing across departments to achieve strategic objectives. 

Program and Project Delivery Excellence:

• Drive team and department performance to meet/exceed client satisfaction and internal KPIs (Net Service Revenue, margin goals, unbilled, accounts receivable, days sales outstanding).
• Formulate solutions to client issues and act as a point of escalation for project problems.
• Manage high-profile projects in a billable function and participate in project reviews to improve performance.
• Champion consistent project management practices in alignment with AECOM Project Delivery System (PDS) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Interact with department managers and business leadership on governance and risk issues, ensuring compliance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework.
• Support the Practice digital strategy, driving the adoption of digital solutions.
• Integrate international Enterprise Capabilities (EC) technical and administrative support resources into project delivery.
• Ensure accuracy of Workload Planning Tool data, Salesforce pipeline data, and other forecast data.

Business Development:

• Collaborate with Department Managers, Client Account Managers (CAMs), Practice Leaders, and Business Line Leadership to grow a profitable backlog and ensure financial success.
• Contribute to implementation of the Departmental Tactical Growth Plans, aligning with business line strategy and strategic growth initiatives.
• Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining deep client relationships and supporting team members in their client interactions.
• Support initiatives to diversify client portfolio by targeting new sectors, geographies, and project types that align with AECOM's growth strategy.
• Collaborate with CAMs to strengthen existing client relationships, focusing on retention strategies and expanding the scope of services provided to key clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and (8+) Eight years of relevant oil and gas/remediation experience and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• US Citizen or US Permanent R