VP, Transportation BD Leader TxDOT

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AECOMis seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President, Business Development Lead to drive business growth for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This external facing leader will represent AECOM with TxDOT and be responsible for statewide business development, strategy, and relationship across TxDOT’s Central Office and districts and divisions. The key goal is expanding our presence and winning new and repeat business for all of AECOM’s service offerings.

This role requires a deep understanding of TxDOT as well as Texas transportation policies, procedures, and regulations.

This position is expected to begin immediately.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

With a 75-year legacy in Texas, AECOM maintains a strong TxDOT presence with offices in major markets across the state, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and other key locations. AECOM’s 480 transportation professionals in Texas have supported TxDOT and municipal clients for many decades. Our talented teams combine local knowledge with the resources of a global infrastructure consulting firm, enabling us to deliver planning, environmental, engineering, program management, and construction-phase services throughout the state.

Our intent with this role is to build on this depth of experience to grow and expand our support to TxDOT.

The Business Development lead will need to be a growth minded leader who can work collaboratively with other senior leaders in Transportation and other Business Lines to drive strategic planning, business development, sales & marketing, opportunity identification, capture management, and relationship building. The candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the engineering and construction industry, develop knowledge of the company, and help recruit as we expand our presence.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Fully accountable for business development activities with TxDOT in collaboration with leaders across the AECOM Texas business.
• Represent AECOM and serve a point of contact with TxDOT Leadership.
• Manage the successful delivery of projects by aligning AECOM’s local and global resources and ensuring resources adhere to local transportation regulations, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Serve as a Principal-in-Charge on larger projects to provide executive oversight on the project's overall success, client relationship, financial performance and high-level risk management.
• Monitor the Department's needs and trends…