Water Growth Leader and Sr. Project Manager

AECOM•Rochester, NY

7h•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM's Water Business Line is hiring a growth-oriented Water Growth Lead and Senior Project Manager to support strategic growth, client engagement, business development, and project delivery for its Water practice in Rochester and Buffalo, New York. The role focuses on expanding AECOM's market presence with municipal water utilities, public authorities, counties, and state agencies while supporting the planning, design, and implementation of water infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will develop client relationships, lead major pursuits, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver complex water projects. The position offers the opportunity to shape the Water practice in Rochester, Buffalo, and throughout New York within AECOM's established Water Business Line.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Demonstrated experience with drinking water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, transmission and distribution systems, and related infrastructure.
Proven experience in business development, client management, and strategic growth planning.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of municipal utility operations, capital improvement planning, and project delivery methods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering plus 10 to 12 years of related experience in water consulting, engineering management, and market leadership.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State.
Existing relationships with municipal drinking water utilities, authorities, counties, and agencies throughout Upstate New York.
Experience serving as Client Account Manager for major municipal clients.
Knowledge of New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation funding programs, State Revolving Fund financing, WIIA grants, and federal infrastructure funding opportunities.
Demonstrated success leading major capture efforts and strategic pursuits.
Active participation and leadership roles within AWWA, NYWEA, or other professional organizations.
Strong understanding of emerging drinking water challenges, including PFAS treatment, resiliency planning, cybersecurity, asset management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Implement strategic growth initiatives for AECOM's Water market across Upstate New York.
Lead business development activities, including client engagement, capture planning, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interview preparation.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with municipal utilities, water authorities, counties, and regulatory agencies.
Serve as Client Account Manager for local clients and support long-term client satisfaction and growth.
Manage and oversee water projects from planning and funding through design, construction, and startup.
Manage project performance, including financial management, staffing, resource allocation, quality, schedule, and contract administration.
Support delivery of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, transmission systems, pump stations, collection systems, storage facilities, source water improvements, and resiliency projects.
Collaborate with regional and national technical leaders to pursue and deliver major infrastructure programs.
Conduct risk and opportunity assessments for new project pursuits and strategic investments.
Participate in and maintain leadership visibility within AWWA, NYWEA, and related professional associations.
Provide technical leadership related to treatment, conveyance, asset management, sustainability, resiliency, and emerging contaminants.
Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Develop talent and work effectively across diverse teams, disciplines, and geographies.