VP, Pacific West Division Manager (Surface Water)

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a VP, Pacific West Division Manager (Surface Water) to lead a large division of seasoned managers and engineering staff throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual who can drive operational excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and inspire high-performing teams across multiple regions. The Pacific West Division has staff of multiple disciplines working on a wide variety of surface water projects including but not limited to dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for business growth, market expansion, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional and functional managers across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet business objectives across a large geographic area.
• Drive operational efficiencies and ensure adherence to corporate policies and goals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and regional partners.
• Oversee regional performance metrics, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met consistently.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies across regions.
• Monitor budget and financial performance across multiple locations and take corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive change management initiatives and adapt strategies based on market trends and business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of relevant engineering experience
• 5+ years managing other engineers
• Professional engineering license
• Experience performing engineering design for surface water projects
• Project management experience

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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