Assistant Director of Strategic Delivery - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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 over 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** is seeking an **Assistant Director of Strategic Delivery** to be based in **Sacramento, CA** . **SUMMARY:** This individual shall support the Director of Strategic Delivery and Deputy Director of Strategic Delivery in the development of the framework for project delivery, and the establishment of an integrated strategy for delivery of projects through engineering, environmental and preconstruction procurement phases. This individual will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Consultant teams responsible for delivery of preliminary engineering and environmental documents, and the development of projects across the high-speed rail program. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Support the Director of Strategic Delivery and Deputy Director of Strategic Delivery in the development of the overall framework for program delivery. This activity includes strategic planning, setting high-speed rail program policies and direction, project planning and determining key delivery strategies, procurement and phasing from initial conception through to final start-up of revenue service + Establishment of an integrated strategy for delivery of projects through engineering, environmental and preconstruction procurement phases + Oversight and management of the Consultant teams responsible for delivery of preliminary engineering and environmental documents, and the development of projects across the high-speed rail program + Advises client executives on strategic matters to ensure timely and effective decision making in relation to permitting and construction compliance matters + Coordinate with other CAHSR departments and integrate their input for the engineering, environmental and preconstruction procurement phases. These departments include Program Delivery, Program and System Safety and Security, Rail and Operations, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Real Property and Planning and Sustainability **Qualifications** **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** + BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor of science in civil engineering or in a relevant discipline and at least 15 years of experience managing the delivery of infrastructure projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, which shall include high speed rail projects + Experience of senior engineering and project development management roles in major high-speed rail projects or programs + Proficient in high-speed rail principles, performance, technologies, design criteria and operations and maintenance requirements + Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges + Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing program needs and deadlines + Proficiency and experience in application of the regulatory process concerning the development of major infrastructure projects in the State of California + Advanced understanding of international high-speed rail performance and applied technologies + Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California **Additional Information** + Travel is required for this position. + Sponsorship is available for this position. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $146,000.00 - $269,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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:** J10121524 **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Program & Project Management **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc