VP, Strategy and Growth Leader; Water

VP, Strategy And Growth Leader (Water)

AECOM is seeking a VP of Strategy and Growth to drive the expansion of our Water business line across our Pacific West region. This role is ideal for a senior professional with a strong blend of technical expertise and client-facing leadership who is passionate about delivering innovative water solutions and growing market presence. The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, cultivate key client relationships, and guide multidisciplinary teams across complex engineering projects related to water, wastewater, dams, mining, water resources, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of regional growth strategies for the Pacific West Water business line, aligning with AECOM's broader business objectives.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead, in coordination with operation's and our federal team, the development of the annual sales plan.
• Focus division growth leaders to "on-strategy" clients and opportunities.
• Lead business development activities including capture planning, proposal development, and pursuit strategies for major projects and programs.
• Establish and expand relationships with public and private sector clients, identifying new business opportunities in water, wastewater, dams, mining, and water resources markets.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on water infrastructure projects, contributing to planning, design, and delivery.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to coordinate resources, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions across disciplines.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to position AECOM as a leader in water solutions.
• Manage financial performance related to growth initiatives, ensuring profitability and sustainable expansion.
• Represent AECOM at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand recognition and market presence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience in water infrastructure engineering, business development, or project leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong network of client relationships across the western United States.
• Proven success managing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic growth initiatives within an engineering consulting environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.