Water Resources

AECOM•Orlando, FL

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a dynamic Capture Manager (CM) to support the East Region Water Business Line (WBL) in our South/Southeast Operations (NC/SC/GA/TN/FL). The successful candidate will lead pursuit capture and proposal development throughout AECOM's East Region. The Capture Manager (CM) is predominately responsible for (1) strategy development and (2) capture planning and win strategies for business opportunities within the Southeast Region for the WBL Practice. The CM will be responsible for identifying the resources needed to pursue a business opportunity, proposal capture strategies, building value propositions, strategy development, and interview preparation. Additionally, the CM will manage the transition from business opportunity through proposal development and interview. The CM will work with Client Account Managers to develop capture strategies and manage timelines to meet and exceed yearly sales targets for the Practice. The CM will be expected to have some familiarity with services provided in the Water sector and AECOM’s client types in order to be conversant in water industry terminology. The CM would also support WBL leadership and the Strategic Growth Initiatives (SGI).

Requirements

BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, or related degree, plus 4 years of related experience
Minimum of 4 years' experience of working and understanding the water/wastewater market including clients, current and future agency/government issues and capital plans, and competitive landscape
Demonstrated and proven experience in water/wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection and distribution systems, climate resiliency, and client/consultant relations for capture management and pursuits
Demonstrated experience with capture process in the water/wastewater market sector
Position may require travel on a monthly basis

Nice To Haves

8 years' experience of working and understanding the water/wastewater market including clients, current and future agency/government issues and capital plans, and competitive landscape
Effective communication skills, writing
Extensive knowledge of the company’s philosophy and policies
Demonstrates substantial expertise as a generalist or specialist
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute winning strategies for major projects and programs
Proven strong strategic writing, illustration, and communication skills
Possesses thorough job knowledge and is competent in all aspects of the job
Performs advanced assignments requiring independent decisions and resolves problems using an exceptional degree of ingenuity.
Ability and desire to work with and mentor key employees – helping them learn business development tools and processes.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the pursuit is getting the proper attention, priority, and funding as well as identify the pursuit team with defined roles
Support legal, risk and contract reviews
Oversee Readiness to Win process including presentations with the senior WBL leadership and Office of Growth, as required
Promote teamwork, maintain positive morale and instill a creative culture within the team
Lead the creation, management and distribution of targeted in-depth information and analysis of assigned opportunities (i.e. prepositioning, capture planning, green light analysis, etc.)
Develop, in cooperation with the team, proposal themes and messages, including differentiators and innovation
Assist in setting proposal pricing based on scope, duration, and skills required
Serve as the customer advocate during reviews to bring the voice of the customer into planning and strategy sessions
Establish timed gates for go/no-go reviews and bid decision reviews (pink, red, gold review teams)
Work in partnership with marketing on “AECOM” branded proposals, interview presentations and other marketing materials
Support strategic planning and execution
Support proposal reviews
Support lessons learned and debrief of customer feedback
Lead client listening efforts to understand client needs and business objectives
Work with leadership team to advance visibility in the marketplace through social media
For pursuits supporting, maintain accuracy of the opportunity data within Salesforce

Benefits

AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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