Urban Planning Sr Manager

Company Description

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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 nearly 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’s Urbanism + Planning team is seeking visionary and dynamic urban planning leadership. The primary responsibilities are to lead and grow AECOM’s planning practice in Florida with the goal of driving land use and multi-modal planning and urban design innovation, thought leadership, and practice management. We are seeking an individual who is an industry-recognized leader, has strong client relationships, and an established industry network to help grow our Urbanism + Planning practice in Florida with opportunities to collaborate across the east coast and even globally. The ideal candidate understands and has a proven track record in driving business fundamentals that include business development, client management, financial oversight, quality control, project delivery, and has the ability to convey innovative planning design thinking and solutions. In collaboration with the Buildings + Places and Urbanism + Planning team the Florida Urban Planning Lead will:

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for Florida, including building a planning practice that serves Orlando and Tampa

• Relate the AECOM and Urbanism + Planning vision to client and community needs in Florida and advocate for planning and design excellence

• Build client relationships, pre-position for opportunities, and secure a portfolio of work that aligns with growth objectives

• Contribute to AECOM’s “think and act globally” philosophy by creating a culture of innovation and collaboration

• Proactively focus on team building, talent development, retention, and recruiting

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience leading complex urban planning projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Urban Planning or related field

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design

• AICP certification or other relevant credentialing

• Deep knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends in Florida with national and global reach

• Experience practicing land use planning and urban design in Florida and for municipal, county, or state clients

• Experience and skill in strategic business development, client interviews and relationship building, and driving sales and revenue

• Experiencing interfacing with project delivery teams on scope of work development, budget and schedule, and client satisfaction

• A strong desire to train, mentor, and develop staff to grow their careers and the business

Additional Information

Additional Details

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

• Relocation is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is: $92k – $150k

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10100333

Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: On-Site